Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Planters A pair of exceptionally good

A pair of exceptionally good quality painted Mongolian cabinets dating from the 19thC - These pieces are untouched and retain the original painting

it's great for kitchen or bathroom storage

Height 76cm

5 x 221 (wxdxh cms with frame)

Wine tables were used in for entertaining guests on arrival - usually with a chair placed on either side

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Planters A pair of exceptionally goodThis old painted Chinese trunk is often referred to as an Opera Chest. 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