Low Sideboard From Xinjiang - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland this will weather more quickly

this will weather more quickly in an unsheltered environment

which have slightly faded over time

Features: Chinoiserie decoration with landscapes and figures

43 x 17 x 91 (wxdxh cms)

giving the piece a sense of balance and proportion

Low Sideboard From Xinjiang - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland this will weather more quicklyThis exceptional 19th century carved low sideboard from Xinjiang province in far western China is a rare and characterful piece with a fascinating architectural past. Originally constructed as a traditional daybed platform, it would once have been considerably deeper. Over time it has been thoughtfully reconfigured the fixed panels skilfully adapted into doors and drawers creating an unusually low cabinet that combines rustic presence with highly