Small Painted Gansu Cabinet l60 However the tapered legs

However the tapered legs

On the second cabinet the three upper panels show the 'Buddhas of the three times' (past

Many of these boxes were made of plain wood with no decoration

Camphor was a popular wood as it acts as a natural insect repellent but elm was also favoured

Small Painted Gansu Cabinet l60 However the tapered legsGansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the eastern part of Gansu province or in Inner Mongolia. Originally used for storing grain, the cabinet has been repurposed into a more practical modern storage cabinet by cutting down a larger unit and by adding a door in the front, adapting the original fixed panel. When it was first made, the inside of the