Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - 19th Century Lampshades Origin: Nepal

Origin: Nepal

especially in this good condition

Like many things in India these knife sheaths were made for a practical purpose - for cutting grass in the Terai - beautifully carved from teak by Nepalese craft-men in the Terai - 19th century - Seldom used in these times of modern tools

The form is unusual as Tibetan chests are usually less deep

Elm Chinese Sideboard From Peking - 19th Century Lampshades Origin: NepalThis classic and refined antique Chinese sideboard is called a Beijing sideboard or Peking sideboard. These sideboards come from the Chinese capital Peking (Beijing) & surrounding areas in North China and are a refined. sophisticated, yet simple design which originated during the Ming dynasty. Similar examples can be seen in many Chinese furniture books and museums made in expensive woods such as huali & huanghuali. This sideboard is made from