Painted Mongolian Kang Low Cabinet - Late 19thC Material - Mulberry Wood Brass Ganesh Statue - 19thC

Brass Ganesh Statue - 19thC from Gujarat

its origins can be traced back to the pre-Vedic (1500 - 500 BC) age

showcasing the rich colours and hand-stitched details characteristic of traditional sari work

and minor losses consistent with age

This silver plated brass Buddha statue is in the pose of varada mudra also known as the medicine Buddha

Painted Mongolian Kang Low Cabinet - Late 19thC Material - Mulberry Wood Brass Ganesh Statue - 19thCThis antique painted low 'Kang' cabinet is from Mongolia and dates to the late 19th century. They were used beside the kang which was a raised platform used as a bed or lounging area. Kangs were quite often made from stone which was heated from underneath in the winter. The two painted male children are a motif commonly found in China & Mongolia often referred to as the '100 boys' motif. They were auspicious symbols to bring agricultural prosperity.