Painted Floral Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th century Lamp Niches sturdy and beautifully made

sturdy and beautifully made

260 x 90 x 75 (wxdxh cms)

The full triptych was originally published in 1840 (the 11th month) by Izumiya Ichibei and is entitled 'Play: Kaeribana Yuki no Takeda'

Origin: Udaipur

consistent with age

Painted Floral Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th century Lamp Niches sturdy and beautifully madeThis unusual antique Shanxi sideboard is decorated with vivid green doors decorated with floral scenes complete with butterflies and playful panda cubs. The frame is coated in a rustic black which has worn away in areas. Chinese sideboards like this one were originally used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century during the Qing dynasty (1644 1912). They were also used as altar cabinets for