Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog - Late 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer rich wood tone and fitted

rich wood tone and fitted with two removable shelves

On the right door a woman and child crossing a bridge

and cultivated virtue central to Qing dynasty domestic culture

This elegant Chinese flower stand has a very slim profile making it perfect for a smaller room or hallway

Evocative and finely crafted

Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog - Late 19th Century Finish - Black Lacquer rich wood tone and fittedThis old painted Chinese trunk is known and often referred to as a wedding box. This style of Chinese chest is found exclusively in Shanxi Province in Northern China and dates from the late 19th century. These wedding boxes 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 crafted