Painted Gansu Sideboard Brush The traces of colour still

The traces of colour still intact on the carved sections and now subtle contrasts in reds

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Sold as a pair

the chest also works well as an unusual coffee table

Each one is glazed in cobalt blue with a floral pattern

Painted Gansu Sideboard Brush The traces of colour stillGansu, 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