Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Scarves and local traditions

and local traditions

Authentic examples of this calibre are becoming increasingly difficult to find

Dimensions: W23 x D23 x H21 cm

Function: Storage of clothing and textiles

framed by scrolling foliage borders

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Scarves and local traditionsThis old painted Chinese opera chest depicts scenes of the traditional Chinese opera. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China 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