{"product_id":"floral-opera-chest-from-shanxi","title":"Painted Opera Chest From Shanxi - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage painted Chinese elm trunk is known as an Opera Chest and originates from Shanxi Province and dates from the late 19th century. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhilst most chests of this style are decorated with operatic scenes, this one is instead decorated with floral and bird scenes, framed by windowed scenes of elders in traditional Chinese clothing.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChests of this style are constructed from paulownia wood (t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eong mu \/ 桐木) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity, fertility \u0026amp; marital bliss. Upon reaching maturity the tree would be crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's dowry symbolising hope for a prosperous \u0026amp; enduring marriage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our pieces, it has been sympathetically restored showing signs of wear and the marks of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89 x 58 x 63 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551560130869,"sku":"C1846","price":635.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/C1846.jpg?v=1789233660","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/floral-opera-chest-from-shanxi","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}