Painted Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Material - Rosewood Every stage of production follows

Every stage of production follows traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations

It has lots of the original paint and would look great in an old cottage or displayed in a modern house on a feature wall

Constructed from Teakwood

Wonderfully decorative

emotional and spiritual selves

Painted Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Material - Rosewood Every stage of production followsThis vintage painted Chinese elm trunk is known as an Opera Chest and originates from Shanxi Province and dates from the late 19th century. This classic style was used by the Chinese travelling Shanxi Opera for carrying clothes and props. Each box depicts a scene of either actors or flower scenes in a rectangular panel on the front. Like all our pieces, it has been sympathetically restored showing signs of ware and the marks of age. From China 86 x 54