Antique Painted Wedding Box w130 natural colour of the wood

natural colour of the wood to contrast with the outside

Based on a type of Chinese cabinet used for food storage

natural elm wood has a distinctive

with only slight modifications or regional variations seen up to the modern day

Antique Painted Wedding Box w130 natural colour of the woodHebei, circa 1920 These lovely little boxes were produced in the early twentieth century and presented to newlyweds along with money or other gifts inside. They are in the original red lacquer finish a lucky colour in China and adorned with good luck and 'double happiness' symbols. They still make lovely gifts today, and are useful for storing jewellery or other personal effects. Sold individually, the price shown is for one box.