Vintage Blue Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - Ca 1930 Lassi Cup Crossman refers to the double

Crossman refers to the double headed eagle escutcheons being found only on the rarest of chests

This vase is hand made on the potter's wheel in the traditional way

Decades of frequent use have resulted in a beautifully polished surface

We consider this piece an extremely rare example

As noted by leading studies of Himalayan furniture

Vintage Blue Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - Ca 1930 Lassi Cup Crossman refers to the doubleA vintage painted sideboard from Northern Shanxi, made in the 1920's. This piece has original floral painting. This early 20th century sideboard is from the northern Shanxi province on the border of Mongolia. These cabinets were used by nomadic people in neighbouring Northern Shanxi province for storage of clothes and bedding or grain. This piece is likely from the Shanxi, Mongolia border area. They were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor