2 Door Painted Mongolian Sideboard - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard exceptionally soft

exceptionally soft

it has its original brass locking plate and handles

The wood is spun and a lac stick is pressed against it

the composition is populated with a lively procession of stylised human figures and animals drawn from the natural world

2 Door Painted Mongolian Sideboard - Ca 1920 Material Cardboard exceptionally softA vintage painted sideboard from Mongolia, made in the 1920's The painting on this sideboard is original. Our pieces are mostly 19th century & early 20th century. Mongolian Sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, normally Elm, Poplar or Pine. These cabinets were often used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding or grain. From Mongolia China, they were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front