Painted Chinese Opera Chest From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Material - Glass 45 x 20 x 14(w

45 x 20 x 14(w x d x h cms)

A gilt lacquer sewing box - Qing Dynasty Early 19thC

200 x 74 x 77 (wxdxh cms)

73 x 65 x 38

Painted Chinese Opera Chest From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Material - Glass 45 x 20 x 14(wThis 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