Painted Cedar Sideboard From Mongolia - 19thC Material - Jackfruit Wood Condition: Excellent antique condition with

Condition: Excellent antique condition with natural wear to lacquer consistent with age

94 x 44 x 167 (w x d x h cms)

Original Painted Surface

This example is beautifully constructed with keyaki (Japanese zelkova) doors and drawers which have a striking bookmatched grain patterns across the sliding doors

protecting the original hinges

Painted Cedar Sideboard From Mongolia - 19thC Material - Jackfruit Wood Condition: Excellent antique condition withThis 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