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This unique c.1900 Chinese Wedding chest was used to transport the brides' content to her new home after marrying. It …
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This unique c.1900 Chinese Wedding chest was used to transport the brides' content to her new home after marrying. It has four large removable trays with the top one having a cover. It is a Chinese elm carved wedding or dowry trunk (or chest). An amazing piece that has considerable ironwork on both the front surface (round shape), the sides and top iron pieces. The front is inscribed with Chinese characters, probably wedding couple, but research could not confirm.
The top frame provides for carrying yoke handle to accommodate a wooden carrying pole or yoke so that two bearers could transport the wedding chest to the new home. Just amazing decorative storage unit that can be used in living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms or any place that the buyer wants to highlight
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- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 40ʺD × 22ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Elm
- Iron Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition is good. Condition is good. less
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