Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps it shows a timeworn surface

it shows a timeworn surface with traces of its original burgundy lacquer

For a similar example see Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life by Kamansky (plate 96)

there are clear influences in the classic mix of red and black lacquers and raised carving

The door is decorated with traditional carved detailing

Carved Teak Votive Panel from Andra Pradesh - 19thC

Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps it shows a timeworn surfaceThis antique Gansu sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. They were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front door has been modified from the original closed front to make it more functional. It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch. Its door has a painted domestic scene on a rust red background which is also adorned by detailed floral