Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves Carved Stone Horse From Hebei

Carved Stone Horse From Hebei Province

121 x 46 x 100 (wxdxh cms)

Similar examples can be found in many books on Antique Chinese furniture including 'Chinese Furniture' by Mazurkewich

giving the piece exceptional character and depth

Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves Carved Stone Horse From HebeiThis rare 19th century painted sideboard from Mongolia is a richly evocative piece, steeped in symbolism and patina. Likely crafted for a well appointed home or temple, it retains original mineral pigment paintings across all four doors and four drawers each panel framed by a floral border and mounted in warm toned cypress (baimu ). The imagery, though now gently worn with age, appears to depict elements of a traditional courtyard or pavilion, with