Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog & Child - Late 19th Century Style - Huluping 'Double Gourd' Vase It comes with 4 stone

It comes with 4 stone feet

but they must have had an important ritual function as part of the burial

Its simple circular form makes it an incredibly versatile piece

including sturdy handles and hinges

aqua and green

Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog & Child - Late 19th Century Style - Huluping 'Double Gourd' Vase It comes with 4 stoneThis 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