Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19thC Period - 19th Century Can be used as a

Can be used as a side table

rich patina

This Noodle Cabinet has been made from Old Pine in Traditional Style

41 x 41 x 77 (wxdxh cms)

Fine Glazed Celadon Song Dynasty Style Vase in a delicate shade of jade green

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19thC Period - 19th Century Can be used as aThis vintage painted Chinese elm trunk is known as an Opera Chest and originates from Shanxi Province 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 crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's dowry