Mid 19th Century Shanxi Region Opera Chest Signage The larger hook: This hook

The larger hook: This hook also showcases polychromed paintwork throughout and contains many hand carvings which emphasise the effort that was put into the hook

It has all of its original metal work including the handles and hinges

They have been hand-carved

the family’s women patched it with a small piece of scrap fabric using sashiko stitching

The dimensions of this are as follows: H - 32cm

Mid 19th Century Shanxi Region Opera Chest Signage The larger hook: This hookThis stunning Chinese trunk originated in the north of China, specifically the Shanxi region, in the mid 19th century. It is made from a mixture of hardwoods including elm, which gives it its robustness whilst also making it light enough to be easily portable. It also holds all of its original metalwork which can be seen through the handles and hinges. The quality of this chest is truly encapsulated in the artwork on the front with the various colours