Painted Cedar Sideboard From Mongolia - 19thC Hundi Hanging Lamps and the preservation of Nepal’s

and the preservation of Nepal’s rich artisanal weaving traditions

while the base still shows the three seed channels through which grain would have been dispersed

Perfect for travelling or for everyday use - This Floral design cotton was traditionally used inside Chinese leather trunks in the 1920s - hence the name Shanghai Red or Blue

The interior has a chain that prevents the lid from falling open and straining the hinges

Dragon Design

Painted Cedar Sideboard From Mongolia - 19thC Hundi Hanging Lamps and the preservation of Nepal’sThis beautifully painted sideboard has three doors leading to a central compartment with fitted shelves. The two end doors depict floral images and objects of wisdom. The central panel gives an insight into a past forgotten showing Mongolians in their homes. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for the storage of grain. Also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch. From Inner