Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Congo tiger-head spout

tiger-head spout

Traditionally positioned above doors to allow light and air to circulate

Jeju do bandaji also utilise a wider variety of woods like pear wood

smell (smouldering incense)

It dates to the early Shōwa period (1926 - 1989)

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Congo tiger-head spoutThis 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