Painted Red Lacquer Qinghai Sideboard - 19th Century Material - Mango Wood This example is distinguished by

This example is distinguished by its beautifully painted green ground

The bone inlay is laid in a Mughal design with hints of Arabic & Moorish themes

ritual spoon with figural handle

A highly decorative yet functional cabinet

the copper used to produce the rich raspberry red tones is difficult to control often turning grey or colourless if not handled an experienced potter

Painted Red Lacquer Qinghai Sideboard - 19th Century Material - Mango Wood This example is distinguished byThis beautifully painted antique Qinghai sideboard dates to the 19th century and brings together Qinghai & Chinese themes. Painting on Qinghai furniture is second only to Tibetan painting and brings together traditional Mongolian & Chinese themes. The original paintings depict traditional scenes of peonies surrounded by censers & vases. These were all items known broadly as 'scholarly objects' which denoted the scholarly status of the owner. The peony