Red & Black Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Pith paintings were painted in

Pith paintings were painted in China for the European export market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie

Also available in white marble

In the background is the Taoist immortal goddess Ma Gu (or Magu) can be seen in her classic form holding a vase whilst accompanied by a deer

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Red & Black Painted Sideboard From Shanxi - 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Pith paintings were painted inThis 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