Painted Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC
This 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 x 63 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
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Painted Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC
This 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 x 63 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available on checkout
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This 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 x 63 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available on checkout
