Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka It is constructed from beautifully

It is constructed from beautifully patinated burmese teak wood and has its original brass fittings and handles

These pots are very useful and can can hold

there are some old glue marks from the original framing seen at the bottom of the woodblock

The clean lines and understated proportions give the piece a timeless functional elegance

its origins can be traced back to the pre-Vedic age

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka It is constructed from beautifullyThis 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