Vintage Mint Painted Sideboard From Shanxi Takhat Tables a symbol of the anti-Britannia

a symbol of the anti-Britannia movement

surface cracking and patina consistent with reclaimed antique wood

with their cusped profiles and stylised lotus motifs

Made in the traditional way

Vintage Mint Painted Sideboard From Shanxi Takhat Tables a symbol of the anti-BritanniaThis early 20th century sideboard is from the northern Shanxi province on the border of Mongolia. The cabinet shape is Mongolian in style, however, the multi panel floral painting on the doors is more Chinese, 1930's Shanxi style. The doors are decorated with delicate floral paintings on a light yellow backdrop. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding as grain stores. They were also used as altar cabinets for