Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain Earlier Ayuttaya Buddhas show strong

Earlier Ayuttaya Buddhas show strong Khmer influences whereas Buddhas & temples from the second half of the Ayutthaya period were more influenced by Sukothai style like this one

A highly decorative ceremonial necklace used for weddings and festivals by the Miao tribe of Guizhou Province

framed by windowed scenes of elders in traditional Chinese clothing

45 x 45 cms ( w x d x h)

Painted Gansu Side Cabinet - Late 19th Century Wucai Porcelain Earlier Ayuttaya Buddhas show strongThis incredibly decorative painted antique Gansu sideboard comes from the border of Shanxi & Gansu. It dates to the late 19th century and has influences from both areas. Originally this style of furniture was used for grain or bedding storage and opened from the top. Almost all of these sideboards are modified like this piece, making the fixed panel a door and sealing the top. We purchased this piece for its original paintwork featuring a domestic