Painted Kang Cabinet From Mongolia - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland shop or veranda

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Materials: Terracotta

Boxes such as this would have been found in homes and courtyards

Painted Kang Cabinet From Mongolia - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland shop or verandaThis painted low cabinet is from Mongolia and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty 1644 1911). This piece has beautiful original floral and ornithological paintings. Chinese writing is also evident in the corners of the image panels, most likely telling a story or poem. The front panels would originally have been fixed and this cabinet would have opened from the top. It likely would have been used for storage of bedding and clothing. This style of