3 Door Painted Shanxi Sideboard - Ca 1920 Decorative Chinese Art with just the right amount

with just the right amount of wear

making it a standout collectible for enthusiasts of Indian decorative arts and vintage automobilia

Crafted using the traditional cire perdue (lost-wax) process

Torgams traditionally were used in Tibet to hold torma (spiritual offering cakes)

resulting in intricate and highly decorative finishes

3 Door Painted Shanxi Sideboard - Ca 1920 Decorative Chinese Art with just the right amountThis vintage painted sideboard is from Northern Shanxi province, specifically, the area bordering Mongolia. It dates to the 1920's. It has its original painting and the styles reflect a blend of Shanxi and Mongolian influences. Although some paint has worn with years of constant use, flowers and household objects such as vases and scrolls are still visible on the doors. This piece has been sensitively conserved. A wonderfully carved kickboard runs