{"product_id":"antique-painted-sideboard-from-qinghai-c2466","title":"Painted Sideboard From Qinghai - Ca 1916","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking painted antique Chinese sideboard originates from Qinghai province, near the Mongolian border, and features its original hand-painted panels. This piece is unusual in that \u003cstrong\u003eit can be specifically dated to 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e. It reflects the cultural crossroads of the region - it has a clear influence of Mongolia, however the painting is more indicative of the Chinese style. The result is a unique blend of nomadic practicality and refined visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the three painted door panels presents a literary or poetic scene, enriched with inscriptions referencing Confucian scholarship, Daoist ideals, and classical landscape painting. \u003cstrong\u003eDated to the 5th year of the Republic (1916)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the panels are titled and signed in traditional literati fashion. From left to right:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeft panel: \u003c\/em\u003eElder beneath a pine tree with a child and swooping crane: Includes the phrase \u003cstrong\u003e\"Treasure of the Brush\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (筆寶), a poetic dedication from \u003cem\u003eAutumn at Xiling\u003c\/em\u003e (西陵秋), and the line '\u003cem\u003efrom the heart, by the west window of the humble mountain retreat.'\u003c\/em\u003e It is signed and dated: \u003cem\u003eRepublic Year 5\u003c\/em\u003e (1916).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCentre panel:\u003c\/em\u003e Snowy mountains and riverside pavilion: Features poetic landscape imagery: \u003cem\u003e'The snowy mountains are pale, the river waters clear'\u003c\/em\u003e (雪山蒼，江水清), followed by the idiom \u003cem\u003e'Mountains high and waters long'\u003c\/em\u003e (山高水長), a classical symbol of enduring virtue. Signed \u003cem\u003e'Painted by Master Biji.'\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRight panel:\u003c\/em\u003e Scholar's studio scene with geese and scrolls: A dedication to Wang Xizhi (王羲之), China's most revered calligrapher, appears here: \u003cem\u003e'Following the method of Wang Xizhi,'\u003c\/em\u003e along with a reference to \u003cem\u003eBamboo Shade Academy\u003c\/em\u003e (竹陰書院) and a signature by the imitator \u003cem\u003eYe Yue\u003c\/em\u003e (葉岳高仿).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from locally sourced poplar and pine, sideboards like this served multiple functions in both nomadic and settled households - for storing clothing, bedding, and grain, or as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The vivid red lacquer frame, combined with the aged, crackled patina of the panels, gives this piece exceptional historical depth and poetic beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qinghai Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ca. 1916 (5th Year of the Republic of China)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poplar \u0026amp; pine with original lacquer and mineral-based pigment paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hand-painted panels with literary inscriptions and poetic landscape scenes; Mongolian and Han Chinese cultural blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age; retains original patina and artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width 250 x Depth 45 x Height 99 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551564357941,"sku":"C2466","price":2812.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/Chinese_Antique_Painted_Red_Lacquer_Sideboard_With_Doors_And_Drawers.jpg?v=1789233690","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/antique-painted-sideboard-from-qinghai-c2466","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}