Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Kang Tables lotus and peony motifs

lotus and peony motifs

The shape of the chest and style is Anglo-Indian

This 19th century elm farmhouse coffee table from Henan province is a beautifully simple and characterful piece of traditional Chinese country furniture

softly illuminating entrances with the glow of oil lamps or candles

134 x 5 x 78 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Kang Tables lotus and peony motifsThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. The door panels exhibit various social scenes framed in a deep blue border, and the drawers have various delicate paintwork inspired by nature. The frame of the sideboard is a vibrant red which has worn away in places, leaving a pleasing 'distressed' look. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets