Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Chest of Drawers the aged white paint finish

the aged white paint finish gives this cabinet a true vintage feel

The central medallion depicts three flaming jewels surrounded by a typical quatrefoil frame infilled with traditional geometric brocade designs

richly developed patina complete this wonderfully characterful piece

Passed down through generations

Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Chest of Drawers the aged white paint finishThis 19th century painted grain store sideboard originates from Gansu Province in north western China, where it would have served the nomadic communities of Gansu and neighbouring northern Shanxi. Originally designed for storing grain, clothing and other household provisions, cabinets of this type were also used as domestic altar cabinets, displaying ancestral tablets and treasured objects during family ceremonies. This cabinet has been