Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard Accessory Our Sampara Storm Lanterns come

Our Sampara Storm Lanterns come in three sizes and makes striking centrepieces either individually or grouped together

suggest that the table would have been used as an altar

They are beautifully made from patterned silk with a soft lining and are large enough for most 2 year olds

showing flowers and scrolling designs - both typical of Qing furniture

This lovely print is of a Miao girl dressed in red and adorned with a traditional Miao silver necklace

Red Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard Accessory Our Sampara Storm Lanterns comeGansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lacquer. The surface, worn in parts to show the dark pine, has a beautiful patina. The cabinet is from Gansu province and, like many similar pieces from the region, would have been used for storage of grain, rice or other foodstuffs. What was originally a removable panel towards the centre back of the top