Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain while the natural wear tells

while the natural wear tells the story of its utilitarian origins

every elephant has a distressed paint finish

The frame retains its original hand-carved floral and foliate detailing

and adorned with beautiful brass elephants

Original Painted Finish

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain while the natural wear tellsThis 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