Chinese Sideboard From Peking - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests From Canton

From Canton

The simplicity of the frame allows the architectural silhouette and textured finish to take centre stage

reinforcing the connection between the human realm and the cosmic order

This white marble Indian horse panel is hand-carved in the Mughal style in Rajasthan in the traditional way by skilled craftsmen and women

Chinese Sideboard From Peking - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests From CantonThis sideboard, originating during the Ming dynasty, comes from the Chinese capital of Peking (Beijing). The design was also popular in surrounding areas of North China. Its simple design features circular brass fittings. Sideboards of this shape were used as storage and as altar cabinets for burning incense, family ancestor worship with an ancestor scroll above. This style of Chinese sideboard is often referred to as an altar cabinet in The West and