Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog & Child - Late 19th Century Pillars The iron banding is hand

The iron banding is hand forged & has tiny brass floral decorations -19thC  from Kerala

sculptures

offering sculptures made from butter and barley flour

It would make an impressive rustic centerpiece for a living room

The configuration is both practical and versatile

Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog & Child - Late 19th Century Pillars The iron banding is handThis 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