Antique Mongolian Display Cabinet

Description

This lovely side cabinet is from Inner Mongolia, circa 1900 and is a type of piece that is becoming increasingly … more This lovely side cabinet is from Inner Mongolia, circa 1900 and is a type of piece that is becoming increasingly sought after as Mongolian furniture becomes less readily available.

The cabinet is made from pine and has been finished in red, green and gold colours that are typical of cabinets from that part of China, the gold patterns showing scrolls and, on each of the doors, details of vases of flowers.

The lacquered finish, paintings and hardware are all original.

The single shelf above the doors and small drawers, framed at the top with some simple carving, would have been used for offerings or for display, and makes the cabinet ideal today as a little bookshelf or storage cupboard next to a bed. less