Painted Floral Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th century Garden Once a window frame in

Once a window frame in a grand building since fallen into disrepair

Boxes like these were used for storing spices

destructive weather

South India and is from the 19th century and in excellent condition restored by our UK workshops

Two pull-out drawers at the base offer additional storage

Painted Floral Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th century Garden Once a window frame inThis unusual antique Shanxi sideboard is decorated with vivid green doors decorated with floral scenes complete with butterflies and playful panda cubs. The frame is coated in a rustic black which has worn away in areas. Chinese sideboards like this one were originally used for storing clothing and grain by the nomadic people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century during the Qing dynasty (1644 1912). They were also used as altar cabinets for