Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Architectural Doors This tansu is made in

This tansu is made in the traditional way and would have been crafted by two specialists

23 diam x 49 h cm approx

or smaller room

Centuries of use have given the interior a rich patina and worn surface

24 x 24 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Architectural Doors This tansu is made inThis old painted Chinese trunk is often referred to as an Opera Chest. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China 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