Iron Bound Teak Stick Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Origin - UK This vintage painted Chinese paulownia

This vintage painted Chinese paulownia wood trunk is known as an Opera Chest and originates from Shanxi Province and dates from the late 19th century

rich in character and history

Designed to hang portrait

Its enduring stone form makes it not only a striking decorative sculpture but also a symbolic piece filled with cultural meaning

They would also look stunning hung on a wall or as a freestanding piece of art

Iron Bound Teak Stick Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Origin - UK This vintage painted Chinese paulowniaThis 19th century Indian chest is unusual in having front opening doors rather than a lid and comes from Kutch. This is the first time that we have seen a chest of this style and it is reminiscent of the damchiyas of Kutch mixed with influences of Jaiselmer stick boxes. It also has a secondary compartment inside the main compartment with its own door and latch. There are an extraordinary variety of styles found across India reflecting the many