Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets These were all items known

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

In the early 19th century the firm produced the Turkey Red dyed cloth used by the British Army redcoats

Finish: Naturally aged patina with wear consistent with age

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

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

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets These were all items knownThis 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