Painted Shanxi Bridal Chest - 19th Century Wall Art during which young women pray

during which young women pray to Gauri to find a good husband

The interior consists of one large space and a fitted candle box finished with red cochineal

is made in an unusual style with regency influences and a simulated roof that is hinged

these pots were made in the Kullu valley

A stylised peacock rises proudly from the rear of the reservoir

Painted Shanxi Bridal Chest - 19th Century Wall Art during which young women prayThis old painted Opera Chest depicts scenes of the traditional Chinese opera. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China and dates from the late 19th century. Opera chests, including this one, are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu ) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity, fertility & marital bliss. Upon reaching maturity the tree would be