Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain implying that the Mongols protect

implying that the Mongols protect their religion

27 x 27 x 32  (wxdxh cms)

and adorned with beautiful brass elephants

This one is made from old Elm and has a distressed painted finish

The frame retains its original hand-carved floral and foliate detailing

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain implying that the Mongols protectThis 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 child