Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes It's a genuine example of

It's a genuine example of a well used altar cabinet that retains it's true age and patina

Double Dorje (thunderbolt) symbols which represent the fourth Dhyani Buddha

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Shiva henceforth requested he remains as a guardian to his doors for all eternity

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Jewellery Boxes It's a genuine example ofThis painted antique Chinese sideboard is from the western province of Qinghai. It has retained its original painting and dates to the 19th century. This has a clear Mongolian influence, however, the painting is more indicative of the Chinese style. Mongolian & Qinghai sideboards were usually made from locally sourced wood, normally elm, poplar, or pine. The rich red frame surrounds three painted door panels which depict scenes of courtly life. The