Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Style - Ginger Jar Indian food storage caddies come

Indian food storage caddies come in all sizes

Dimensions: W97 x D61 x H185 cm

161 x 51 x 107 (wxdxh cms)

These water pots from Peking work perfectly in a range of garden styles

The thick seat has been naturally shaped into a gently curved saddle form

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Style - Ginger Jar Indian food storage caddies comeThis 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