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Two Korean Antique Dowery Boxes in Brown Rattan and Red Papier-Mâché

$1,845per set
£1,417.45per set
€1,628.63per set
CA$2,595.22per set
A$2,915.61per set
CHF 1,523.41per set
MX$35,586.44per set
NOK 19,342.90per set
SEK 18,207.26per set
DKK 12,153.43per set

About the Item

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:
    Rattan
  • Place of Origin:
    Korea
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • 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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