Painted Chinese Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Chapati Box These chairs were known as

These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat

Meiping Style Porcelain Vase With a delicate green Celadon Glaze

This beautiful Tibetan chest is an unusual orange ochre colour rarely found in Tibetan furniture

11 x 7 x 14 (wxdxh cms)

18 x 18 x 36 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Chinese Opera Chest from Shanxi - 19thC Chapati Box These chairs were known asThis vintage painted Chinese trunk is known as an Opera Chest and 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 dowry