Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog - Late 19th Century Period - Edo 93 x 47 x 50

93 x 47 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

using traditional mortise and tenon joinery

bound with iron straps and brass for strength

The softened contours and rich patina are the result of age and devotional handling over generations

Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog - Late 19th Century Period - Edo 93 x 47 x 50This 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