Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes In North Indian and Rajasthani

In North Indian and Rajasthani architectural art the lotus (padma) is a primary auspicious emblem

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Introducing this beautiful gothic cast iron garden bench

Shiva henceforth requested he remains as a guardian to his doors for all eternity

softened by age and patina

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes In North Indian and RajasthaniThis painted antique Chinese sideboard is from the western province of Qinghai. It has retained its original painting and dates to the 19th century. This has a clear Mongolian influence, however, the painting is more indicative of the Chinese style. Mongolian & Qinghai sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, normally elm, poplar, or pine. The rich red frame surrounds three painted door panels which depict scenes of courtly life. The