Camphor Sideboard From Tianjin – 19th Century Margin Scheme Also known as a Paisley

Also known as a Paisley design from Kashmir shawls

This style of rug gets it's name from the Mehraban district in northern Persia where it's created

Devanagari script

spotted red-orange lacquer surface

The central theme is a stylised eight faceted jewel (chintamani) which has eight magical qualities

Camphor Sideboard From Tianjin – 19th Century Margin Scheme Also known as a PaisleyThis refined 19th century sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and is crafted from richly grained camphor wood (, zhng m). Tianjin furniture is celebrated for its restrained elegance and practical ingenuity, and this piece is a fine example of a form whose simple, architectural design can be traced back to the Ming dynasty. Rather than using conventional hinged doors, the cabinet employs a traditional removable panel