Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain resulting in a timeless textile

resulting in a timeless textile that combines comfort

or side table

This striking Mongolian sideboard dates from the 19th century and retains its beautifully worn original painted surface

with repeating zigzag and rope-twist patterns that create depth and rhythm across the surface

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain resulting in a timeless textileThis painted antique Chinese paulownia trunk is known as an opera chest. It originates from Shanxi province 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 crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's