Painted 4 Door Mongolian Sideboard - 19thC Material - Maple Wood and small dents acquired through

and small dents acquired through decades of use add to its unique charm and history

this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings

texture and character of historic architectural elements

In this idiom the lotus conveys purity (rising unstained from muddy waters)

248 x 45 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

Painted 4 Door Mongolian Sideboard - 19thC Material - Maple Wood and small dents acquired throughThis stunning Mongolian sideboard has original painting & dates from the 19th century. Mongolian Sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, in this case, this piece is made from a mix of Chinese poplar & pine woods. These cabinets were originally used by nomadic people for storage of clothes, bedding or grain. It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch.. The front doors have been modified from the original closed front to