Red & Black Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Finish - Painted while the central carry handle

while the central carry handle allows for easy transport of goods

The surface is decorated with repeating engraved foliate motifs that wrap around the body and lid

A very decorative and useful piece

It is then painted by hand before firing

circa 1930's

Red & Black Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Finish - Painted while the central carry handleThis unusual antique Shanxi sideboard is decorated with painted wildfowl surrounded by floral scenes and flying butterflies on a dark red background. 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