Painted Altar Table From Mongolia - 19thC Origin - Turkmenistan on curved cabriole legs

on curved cabriole legs

Woodblock Print of a Kabuki Actor Playing Genkai Nadaemon By Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (1786 - 1864)

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Another similar example can be found in Japanese Cabinetry: The Art & Craft of Tansu by Jackson & Owen

Painted Altar Table From Mongolia - 19thC Origin - Turkmenistan on curved cabriole legsA soulful relic of Mongolian craftsmanship, this 19th century altar table is richly patinated with age and character. Its long, low form originally designed for Buddhist ritual use features three front drawers hand painted with elegant floral and peony motifs, symbolic of peace and prosperity in Tibetan Buddhist art. The original paintwork, though beautifully worn, still retains traces of deep red, olive green, and golden ochre tones, giving the piece