Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets The warmth of the timber

The warmth of the timber and the depth of its surface patina reflect decades of use and careful maintenance while travelling between postings

draped over the shoulders for an evening out or layered as a stylish accessory throughout the seasons

The jars were filled with precious cargo

This was the main Kanto style for clothing chests and could therefore be referred to as an isho-dansu (clothing chest)

creating a wonderfully textured patina developed through decades of age and exposure

Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets The warmth of the timberThis antique Mongolian sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Mongolia & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. Unusually the scenes on the front panels are framed by pomegranates. The scenes depict workers and youths playing outside, framed beautifully by a deep red background. The frame is a faded black. These sideboards were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front doors have been modified