Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Mughal This style of Chinese sideboard

This style of Chinese sideboard is often referred to as an altar cabinet in The West and a lien-erh (two in a row) by Chinese dealers referring to the drawer form

Condition: Characterful wear consistent with age and use

A charming carved teak horse toy from the Banswara tribal area in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan with original painting and horse hair tail  Circa 1920€™s from Rajasthan

Hand-thrown on the potter's wheel and meticulously painted by skilled artisans

The Chinese auspicious symbol of the bat is also prominent

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Mughal This style of Chinese sideboardThis 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