Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets Cushion front fabric is soft

Cushion front fabric is soft pile velvetLuxurious indigo velvet backing and pipingIncludes extra stuffed 100% duck feather-filled cushion padConcealed zip fasteningDry clean only

Please note the historic damage in the photos

Once simple practical objects

This stone statue is mounted on a modern black granite stand and Varaha is seen in his classic heroic pose with his head facing upwards to the right with celestials hovering above

Opium boxes were owned by wealthy Marwari merchants and caravan traders across Rajasthan

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets Cushion front fabric is softThis 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 traveling Shanxi Opera for carrying clothes and props. Each box depicts a scene of either actors or floral scenes in a rectangular panel on the front. Like all our pieces, it has been sympathetically restored showing signs of wear and the marks of age. Dimensions: 90 x 59