Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19th Century Period - 19th Century original black lacquer finish

original black lacquer finish

It is over 100 years old and covered with a rich patina from years of use

It is made from beautifully carved teak in the form of a peacock arch with carved parrots at the base of the arch

The lacquer on the doors has worn away in places revealing an undercoating of burgundy lacquer and in some places

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai Province - 19th Century Period - 19th Century original black lacquer finishThis beautifully painted 19th century sideboard comes from Qinghai Province in north western China, a region bordering Mongolia where Chinese and Tibetan cultures have intertwined for centuries. While the cabinet's robust form reflects the practical furniture of the nomadic peoples of the region, its finely executed painted panels display a distinctly Chinese artistic influence. Each of the three doors is decorated with an original hand painted panel.