Red Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Brass Bound Cabinets Once a window frame in

Once a window frame in a grand building since fallen into disrepair

feather-light feel and beautifully fluid drape

ensuring contents could be securely stored

This style of tansu with auspicious symbols is similar to those seen on wedding kimonos

Each panel can be used separately

Red Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Brass Bound Cabinets Once a window frame inThis antique painted Chinese trunk is painted with a strapping cockerel and would have accompanied a bride on the way to her new home. These chests are from Shanxi province and would have stored clothes, bedding and other precious items. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China and dates to the turn of the century, circa 1900. This chest is decorated with old fabric and a ribbon has been added to reduce