Painted Sideboard From Mongolia With Snow Lions - 19thC Origin - Miao Tribe combining utility with artistry

combining utility with artistry

bathroom or hallway for storing small items while adding a touch of vintage charm

Teak Pillars With Stone Base From Gujarat (PAIR) - 19thC

It is lightweight and ideal as a piece of decorative art

It would have been used for storing religious scrolls and precious possessions in a wealthy home or a Tibetan monastery

Painted Sideboard From Mongolia With Snow Lions - 19thC Origin - Miao Tribe combining utility with artistryThis exceptional red painted Mongolian sideboard would make a spectacular feature piece in any room it has the original painting dating from the 19th century depicting snow lions, a traditional symbol of the 'Free Tibet' movement. Mongolian Sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, normally Elm, Poplar or Pine. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding or grain. Also used as altar cabinets for family