Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - 19th Century Lampshades Like many things in India

Like many things in India these knife sheaths were made for a practical purpose - for cutting grass in the Terai - beautifully carved from teak by Nepalese craft-men in the Terai - 19th century - Seldom used in these times of modern tools

Although this could be older

shaped lid handle

This shelf also comes with cup hooks

By 29th March 1894

Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - 19th Century Lampshades Like many things in IndiaThis classic and refined antique Chinese sideboard is called a Beijing sideboard or Peking sideboard. These sideboards come from the Chinese capital Peking (Beijing) & surrounding areas in North China and are a refined. sophisticated, yet simple design which originated during the Ming dynasty. Similar examples can be seen in many Chinese furniture books and museums made in expensive woods such as huali & huanghuali. This sideboard is made from