Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Anglo Indian rosewood or jackfruit wood and

rosewood or jackfruit wood and were used for storing valuables such as textiles

This elegant bronze paan box from the Deccan dates to the 18th century and is a fine example of the sophisticated metalworking traditions for which the region became renowned

They are made from Cedar wood which is roughly hewn into planks with an adze

it would have served both a protective and auspicious role within the home

This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame

Painted Gansu Grain Store Sideboard - 19th Century Anglo Indian rosewood or jackfruit wood andThis antique Gansu sideboard was used for storing clothing and grain by the people of Gansu & Northern Shanxi in the 19th century. They were also used as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship. The front door has been modified from the original closed front to make it more functional. It would have originally opened from the top by a hatch. Its door has a painted domestic scene on a rust red background which is also adorned by detailed floral