Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets legendary elephant trunked sea creatures

legendary elephant trunked sea creatures

supported on a cast stambha pedestal decorated with bands of geometric ornament

This was the main Kanto style for clothing chests and could therefore be referred to as an isho-dansu (clothing chest)

143 x 44 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

creating a wonderfully textured patina developed through decades of age and exposure

Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets legendary elephant trunked sea creaturesThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. Unusually the scenes on the front panels are framed by pomegranates. The scenes depict workers and youths playing outside, framed beautifully by a deep red background. The frame is a faded black. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front doors have been modified