Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19thC Material - Kair Wood The chariots are enormous temples

The chariots are enormous temples on wheels which are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print - Meiji Period

Handcrafted in Nepal using traditional weaving techniques

These are still made in the traditional way by hand in Henan Province China

It is an Indian copy of the English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships - with a distressed antique finish

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19thC Material - Kair Wood The chariots are enormous templesThis sideboard from Qinghai province in North Western China on the border with Mongolia & has original painting. The painting on this is incredibly detailed. This has a clear influence of Mongolia, 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. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding or grain.