Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen A large polychrome painted Indian

A large polychrome painted Indian carved wooden model Garuda who is the Hindu demigod of strength and vigilance

and this style of cabinet was used in Indian government offices across India

years of devotional rubbing have left the goddess and elephants featureless

Set at the shoulders of the arch are a pair of carved roundels formed as padma (stylised lotus blossoms)

Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen A large polychrome painted IndianThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. The door panels exhibit various social scenes framed in a deep blue border, and the drawers have various delicate paintwork inspired by nature. The frame of the sideboard is a vibrant red which has worn away in places, leaving a pleasing 'distressed' look. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets