Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen and this style of cabinet

and this style of cabinet was used in Indian government offices across India

A large polychrome painted Indian carved wooden model Garuda who is the Hindu demigod of strength and vigilance

This long rustic Mongolian sideboard was originally a grain store

It has wonderful lacquer beading around the lid

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Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen and this style of cabinetThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. The door panels exhibit various social scenes framed in a deep blue border, and the drawers have various delicate paintwork inspired by nature. The frame of the sideboard is a vibrant red which has worn away in places, leaving a pleasing 'distressed' look. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets