Painted Kang Cabinet From Mongolia - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Normally placed on an altar

Normally placed on an altar table in a communal area of the house

original black lacquer finish

This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using teakwood which has developed a great patina with age

Each one has its own hand etched designs

decorative cresting along the top

Painted Kang Cabinet From Mongolia - 19th Century Origin - Nagaland Normally placed on an altarThis painted low cabinet is from Mongolia and dates to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty 1644 1911). This piece has beautiful original floral and ornithological paintings. Chinese writing is also evident in the corners of the image panels, most likely telling a story or poem. The front panels would originally have been fixed and this cabinet would have opened from the top. It likely would have been used for storage of bedding and clothing. This style of