Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - England 114 x 42 x 88

114 x 42 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

jali panel

With 4 handy drawers and remnants of the black lacquer on the front this piece is a really stunning piece

" who are a caste of itinerant metal workers in Rajasthan and Gujarat

or decorative accent furniture

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - England 114 x 42 x 88This 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