Round Storage Box From Shanxi - 19thC Religious Item silk ceremonial clothes

silk ceremonial clothes

It doubles as a decorative planter and is hand painted in traditional Rajasthani designs

Carved from a single piece of teakwood - these were used to store Vibhuti

Farmhouse Elm Door From Shanxi Province - Ca 100 Yrs Old with Original Iron Fittings

sometimes called coral red

Round Storage Box From Shanxi - 19thC Religious Item silk ceremonial clothesThis beautifully patinated antique Chinese box was made for the storage of grain. Dating from the 19th century it shows signs of its age. It's lacquer has mostly worn away which gives its rustic charm. Traditionally, these boxes were decorated with village scenes from an opera or poem and were primarily found in Shanxi province. Made from pliable poplar wood. Perfect beside a sofa in a modern or traditional setting, or as a foot stool, a great place