Painted Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Campaign Furniture members are distant cousins of

members are distant cousins of the Madhya Pradesh Dhokras

Inspired by the great sculptural tradition of Chinese guardian animals

There is normally a small door at the side for the flour to come out

It will eventually develop a Verdigris patina

42 x 42 x 36 (WxDxH cms)

Painted Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Campaign Furniture members are distant cousins ofThis vintage painted Chinese paulownia wood trunk is known as an Opera Chest and 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