Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood candlestands or conversation pieces that

candlestands or conversation pieces that connect rural life with enduring craftsmanship

now beautifully worn and distressed

The exterior is extensively decorated with hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlay

Walnut develops a beautiful patina & colour with age

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood candlestands or conversation pieces thatThis beautifully painted 19th century sideboard comes from Qinghai Province in north western China, a region bordering Mongolia where Chinese and Tibetan cultures have intertwined for centuries. While the cabinet's robust form reflects the practical furniture of the nomadic peoples of the region, its finely executed painted panels display a distinctly Chinese artistic influence. Each of the three doors is decorated with an original hand painted panel.