Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Congo 146 x 46 x 89

146 x 46 x 89 (wxdxh cms)

Auspicious symbols abound

Framed Water colour Painting of a Maharajah - 19thC - shows imorted European Glass Handi Lamps hanging from the ceiling

It dates to the early Shōwa period (1926 - 1989)

tiger-head spout

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Congo 146 x 46 x 89This incredibly decorative painted antique Gansu sideboard comes from the border of Shanxi & Gansu. It dates to the late 19th century and has influences from both areas. Originally this style of furniture was used for grain or bedding storage and opened from the top. Almost all of these sideboards are modified like this piece, making the fixed panel a door and sealing the top. We purchased this piece for its original paintwork featuring a domestic