Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain 85 x 11 x 170

85 x 11 x 170 (wxdxh cms)

Four drawers run along the top

resulting in a timeless textile that combines comfort

and incredibly intricately carved

The gilt mirror frame would have originally formed the frame of a Krishna swing

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain 85 x 11 x 170This painted antique Chinese paulownia trunk is known as an opera chest. It originates from Shanxi province and dates from the late 19th century. Opera chests, including this one, are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu ) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity, fertility & marital bliss. Upon reaching maturity the tree would be crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's