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Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilt Foo Dogs and Calligraphy Motifs

About the Item

Vibrant and richly detailed, this small Chinese red lacquered blanket chest was designed as a traditional wedding gift and carries with it layers of symbolic meaning and decorative appeal. The rectangular form is finished in a bold cinnabar lacquer, its surface hand-painted in gilt with auspicious motifs that celebrate union, longevity, and protection. The lid is centered with a stylized medallion framed by bats and scrolling foliage—classic emblems of happiness and good fortune. A traditional iron clasp secures the top, which opens to reveal a yellow fabric-lined interior, the color itself associated with prosperity and imperial favor. On the chest’s façade, gilt guardian lions—foo dogs—flank a ribbon-tied ball, representing the safeguarding of domestic harmony. Above them, a series of gilt-painted calligraphic symbols and circular medallions reference the phoenix, the dragon, and the number nine, invoking the balance and enduring bond between husband and wife. Linear metal handles on each side, adorned with silk ribbons, suggest portability and ceremonial use. Even the back of the chest carries delicate painted decoration, though with a more restrained hand. The proportions are compact, making it ideal as a functional accent—use it to store keepsakes at the foot of a bed, atop a console, or beneath a window in a living room. With its bold palette, fine detail, and auspicious iconography, this lacquered wedding chest brings both beauty and narrative depth to a space—an object meant not just to hold belongings, but to carry meaning.

Dimensions:

Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Iron,Wood,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!

Seller Location:

Yonkers, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: YN7648 / FEA Home1stDibs: LU863933388042

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