Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Material - Bronze This beautiful white marble 3

This beautiful white marble 3 way niche is hand carved in the classical Mughal style

The elaborate interior is a Japanese temple with a central drawer forming steps leading to a circular window with a view of a table with Buddhist emblems on two small drawers

granting good luck to those who are worthy enough

Such pieces were often made by skilled artisans and used in temples and homes alike for daily devotional practices

has been enjoyed across South Asia for centuries as both a social custom and a symbol of hospitality

Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - 19th Century Material - Bronze This beautiful white marble 3This beautiful 19th century painted sideboard originates from Qinghai Province, China, where it was traditionally used by local families for storing clothing, grain and other household possessions. Finished in its original richly aged red lacquer, the cabinet retains a remarkable painted faade depicting scenes of scholarly life and traditional symbolism. The three hand painted panels portray a scholar at his desk, a still life of scholarly objects and