Painted Gansu Sideboard Buddha showing a man and woman

showing a man and woman in flowing robes

This captivating sideboard boasts a vibrant red lacquer finish and striking geometric paintings - features commonly seen on cabinets produced in China's northeast 'Dongbei' region

These beautiful blue and white ginger jars are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for storing or transporting ginger and other precious goods

Great as a small sideboard or for cupboard space in a living room or bedroom

used by the scholarly classes in Beijing

Painted Gansu Sideboard Buddha showing a man and womanGansu, circa 1920 This highly striking sideboard has an unusual, 'butterfly' front profile formed by the overhanging top surface and carved spandrels at each side that taper down to the feet. The sideboard is from Gansu in western China, and the decorative paintings, showing flowers and various prized vases and bronzes, are typical of the region. The quirky configuration of the doors and drawers is unusual, set centrally within panels but providing