Painted Cedar Sideboard From Mongolia - 19thC Hundi Hanging Lamps 113 x 8 x 198

113 x 8 x 198 (w x d x h cms)

in the hot and arid state of Rajasthan

Dragon Design

Dimensions: W52 x D28 x H36 cm

Each box depicts a scene of either actors or flower scenes in a rectangular panel on the front

Painted Cedar Sideboard From Mongolia - 19thC Hundi Hanging Lamps 113 x 8 x 198This beautifully painted sideboard has three doors leading to a central compartment with fitted shelves. The two end doors depict floral images and objects of wisdom. The central panel gives an insight into a past forgotten showing Mongolians in their homes. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for the storage of grain. Also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch. From Inner