Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog - Late 19th Century Origin - England As the story goes

As the story goes

The sides of the cabinet are paulownia wood (odong namu 오동나무) which has been prepared using a traditional nakdong technique (similar to Japanese shou-sugi)

warm patina developed through generations of use

This carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti and is decorated with nandi bulls at each corner

or accompaniments during meals

Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog - Late 19th Century Origin - England As the story goesThis 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