Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets When cool the clay mould

When cool the clay mould is broken off exposing the cast bronze figure

These were all items known broadly as 'scholarly objects' which denoted the scholarly status of the owner

The front door of a chip carved dowry chest in the traditional style

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

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets When cool the clay mouldThis 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