Red Painted Gansu Sideboard - Early 19th Century Buddha A striking devotional sculpture

A striking devotional sculpture

150 x 6 x 117 (wxdxh cms)

These two way pickle dishes (or Dusakar) were originally used to serve food or condiments

This dramatic teak dowry chest - Damchiya- is in its original unpolished condition

It is over 230 years old and has a beautiful patina

Red Painted Gansu Sideboard - Early 19th Century Buddha A striking devotional sculptureThis Gansu sideboard dates to the early 19th century and has its original painting. The front of the piece is decorated with traditional scholarly objects on a vibrant red background. The frame has a patchy 'distressed' feel and is a mixture of earthy reds and blacks. These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding or grain although they were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. Originally, this piece