Painted 2 Door Sideboard From Shanxi - Ca 1920 Material - Kair Wood The central motif is a

The central motif is a stylized Tibetan Tiger

Similar examples can be found with the British Museum and the New York Met

Both decorative and functional

It would look great in a hallway hung on a wall

rustic elegance

Painted 2 Door Sideboard From Shanxi - Ca 1920 Material - Kair Wood The central motif is aThis vintage painted sideboard from Shanxi province would look great in a kitchen or bathroom with its icy blue tones. It has had the top layer of black paint removed to reveal the blue tones. These sideboards were originally used by nomadic people for the storage of clothes and bedding or grain. They were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. These sideboards bear many similarities to Mongolian sideboards and are from the north