Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain a Hindu design most often

a Hindu design most often associated with the worship of Lord Shiva

Ideal for use beneath a TV or sound system

this chest — or pataro in the local dialect — would once have held an elaborate dowry

45 x 45 cms ( w x d x h)

ochre and soft ivory tones

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain a Hindu design most oftenThis 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