Painted Chinese Opera Chest From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Material - Glass this mirror blends traditional Rajasthani

this mirror blends traditional Rajasthani and Mughal designs

Every table is unique with old repairs

a small but fascinating reminder of the bench's long working life

a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well being of the household

They were used for storing milk and other foods

Painted Chinese Opera Chest From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Material - Glass this mirror blends traditional RajasthaniThis vintage painted Chinese trunk is known as an Opera Chest and originates from Shanxi Province and dates from the late 19th century. Chests of this style 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 dowry symbolising hope