Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen A beautifully crafted brass bound

A beautifully crafted brass bound Mandalay dowry box from Burma dating to around 1900

Blanco became widely used throughout both world wars

This 19th century stick box is from Rajasthan

This long rustic Mongolian sideboard was originally a grain store

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Painted Sideboard From Mongolia - 19th Century Screen A beautifully crafted brass boundThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. The door panels exhibit various social scenes framed in a deep blue border, and the drawers have various delicate paintwork inspired by nature. The frame of the sideboard is a vibrant red which has worn away in places, leaving a pleasing 'distressed' look. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets