Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes geometric borders and stylised floral

geometric borders and stylised floral ornamentation highlighted with brass strapwork and mounts

It is rare

richly decorated with delicate brass wire inlay characteristic of Burmese workmanship

We can provide advice to your builders regarding fitting

made with reclaimed wood from antique doorways

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes geometric borders and stylised floralThis painted antique Chinese sideboard is from the western province of Qinghai. It has retained its original painting and dates to the 19th century. This has a clear Mongolian influence, however, the painting is more indicative of the Chinese style. Mongolian & Qinghai sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, normally elm, poplar, or pine. The rich red frame surrounds three painted door panels which depict scenes of courtly life. The