Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain the clay is broken to

the clay is broken to reveal a finished box

Traditionally the kang was heated in winter

These lanterns are suitable for both indoor & outdoor use

framed by windowed scenes of elders in traditional Chinese clothing

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

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain the clay is broken toThis 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