Red Painted Trunk From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Long Sideboards and often money which she

and often money which she would take to her new home once she had married a suitable husband

Lid Support Chain

A similar example can be found in the Indian National Museum in Delhi mislabeled as a jewellery box

A five headed naga cobra can be seen at the top of the plaque

Materials: Teak Wood Frame With New Mirror Glass

Red Painted Trunk From Shanxi - Ca 1900 Long Sideboards and often money which sheThis old red painted Chinese trunk is from Shanxi Province in Northern China and dates from circa 1900. This chest is constructed from painted 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 into furniture and given as part of a bride's dowry symbolising hope for a prosperous & enduring