Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Period - Edo This Indian stone Buddha statue

This Indian stone Buddha statue shows him in the meditation pose

representing strength

These make fabulous planters

This Chinese tinted engraving is housed within a gilt vintage frame

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Period - Edo This Indian stone Buddha statueThis 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