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Two Korean Antique Dowery Boxes in Brown Rattan and Red Papier-Mâché
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Two attractive 19th century Korean dowery boxes in brown rattan and red hand-painted papier-mâché, the one slightly larger in delicately interwoven brown rattan with an onyx tassel attached to the handle and the other a more simple red papier-mâché box with black re-inforced corners and which is nevertheless attractively lined with green and white pattern paper lining in a beautiful exotic floral design. Both boxes would make elegant elements of decorations in which one could also store personal items ideal for a bedroom or a family room.
These dowery boxes or trousseaux were destined for the future bride to present to her in laws when she married and usually contained a selection of personal items clothes, linen and objects etc.
Korean, 19th century.
Measures: 16.5" W X 7" H X 13.5" D the rattan.
16" W X 4.75" H X 9"D the red papier-mâché.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Korea
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f79341612086149913fs
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