Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets In the early 19th century

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

Once simple practical objects

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

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

Please note the historic damage in the photos

Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Bedside Cabinets In the early 19th centuryThis 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