Black Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Architectural Doors Paan is a preparation of

Paan is a preparation of betel leaf filled with spices

Painted - Lacquered Hat Box From Shanxi - 19thC

If they are painted it is usually just the front and 2 sides

Such vessels travelled from the temple steps to faraway villages

This fabulous carved rosewood window shutter is from Udaipur in Rajasthan

Black Painted Mongolian Sideboard - 19th Century Architectural Doors Paan is a preparation ofThis excellent example of a Mongolian black lacquer sideboard features beautiful paintings of vases and flowers on the doors, these are enclosed in a repeating geometric design. This design is often referred to as the 'scholarly objects' design. The body of the cabinet is constructed from cedar wood. This style of painting can be found in the areas of Qinghai and Inner Mongolia. The lacquer and painting are original dating from the 19th century It