Painted Floral Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th century Lamp Niches consistent with age

consistent with age

The full triptych was originally published in 1840 (the 11th month) by Izumiya Ichibei and is entitled 'Play: Kaeribana Yuki no Takeda'

often referred to as Jaisalmer stone

Origin: Udaipur

Painted Floral Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th century Lamp Niches consistent with ageThis unusual antique Shanxi sideboard is decorated with vivid green doors decorated with floral scenes complete with butterflies and playful panda cubs. The frame is coated in a rustic black which has worn away in areas. Chinese sideboards like this one were originally used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century during the Qing dynasty (1644 1912). They were also used as altar cabinets for