Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten Mounted on a custom iron

Mounted on a custom iron stand

15 x 15 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

The lifestyle photographs were taken in the Patwaon-Ki-Haveli in Jaisalmer and show how the different tables were used

Buddha can be seen with a youthful expression wearing traditional Burmese attire with inlaid coloured glass decoration

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten Mounted on a custom ironA beautifully painted late 19th century opera chest from Shanxi Province, Northern China, richly decorated with traditional theatrical scenes and symbolic floral motifs. Crafted from lightweight paulownia wood, this striking antique chest reflects the artistry and storytelling traditions associated with Chinese domestic furniture of the Qing Dynasty period. The front panel features finely painted figures set within an interior scene inspired by