Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog & Child - Late 19th Century Style - Huluping 'Double Gourd' Vase This beautifully preserved Chinese red

This beautifully preserved Chinese red lacquer document box dates from the Qing dynasty and is made in the traditional method of lacquering onto leather and wood

This reproduction Chinese porcelain flower vase is decorated in dark cobalt blue & white glaze

This lovely bleached wood Chinese shop chest was originally custom made for storage in a hardware shop in Shanxi

This large teak wood mirror is made from an old Indian door frame and boasts many intricate carvings

Its simple circular form makes it an incredibly versatile piece

Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog & Child - Late 19th Century Style - Huluping 'Double Gourd' Vase This beautifully preserved Chinese redThis 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