Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Papier Mache At the centre of the

At the centre of the composition is a circular astrological diagram painted in vivid natural pigments

Please be aware that the colours may run - Wash separately in cold water or machine wash at 30 degrees

This lovely carved teak Nandi bull toy is from Rajasthan

Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor weathering consistent with age

5 x 7 x 18 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Material - Papier Mache At the centre of theThis old painted 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 would be