Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Mughal it suggests this would have

it suggests this would have been given as a wedding cabinet or made for a wealthy scholar

Although suitable for indoor & outdoor use

this chest is particularly special

A charming carved teak horse toy from the Banswara tribal area in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan with original painting and horse hair tail  Circa 1920€™s from Rajasthan

The Chinese auspicious symbol of the bat is also prominent

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Origin - Mughal it suggests this would haveThis 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