Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain ochre and soft ivory tones

ochre and soft ivory tones

The style of this piece has European influences from the traders visiting the area at the time and the carving depicts Indian peacocks with Grecian vases and fruit

45 x 45 cms ( w x d x h)

Traditionally the kang was heated in winter

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain ochre and soft ivory tonesThis 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