Painted Chinese Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Chapati Box 18 x 18 x 36

18 x 18 x 36 (wxdxh cms)

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These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat

11 x 7 x 14 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Chinese Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Chapati Box 18 x 18 x 36This vintage painted Chinese 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