Polychromed Tibetan Cabinet Console Sideboard Circa 1850

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A richly weathered Tibetan cabinet console featuring hand-painted floral and figurative panels in subdued cinnabar red, ochre, olive, and black … Read more A richly weathered Tibetan cabinet console featuring hand-painted floral and figurative panels in subdued cinnabar red, ochre, olive, and black lacquer tones. The façade is adorned with traditional painted motifs of pond and natural outdoor elements with delicate brushwork, softened over time through layers of natural patina and wear. This country rustic antique, medium-sized Tibetan cabinet, has one door doors and five drawers is painted with nature elements and lotus flowers which mean "endless" in Tibetan Buddhism. Elevated by its elongated silhouette and narrow proportions, the piece was originally used for storage while also serving as a decorative focal point within the home. The aged lacquer surface reveals decades of use, giving the cabinet a deeply collected and soulful character.

Two reticulated narrow wings flank the front facing ends of each of the two farthest reaching sides. This is surely on it's way to receive the most vocal acclaim in whichever room it is placed. See less