Painted Black Shanxi Chest material-bamboo The simple

The simple

this particular panel

Chinese bronzes have a long tradition and history

Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddhist temples

clean style

Painted Black Shanxi Chest material-bamboo The simpleShanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be brightly painted with various designs often showing scenes from operas but also with flowers. In this case the central section is painted with water lilies or lotus flowers, set within a frame of square scrolling patterns that were common as a motif on Qing period and later furniture. More flowers and vases