{"product_id":"painted-foo-dog-child-wedding-box","title":"Painted Wedding Box From Shanxi - Foo Dog \u0026 Child - Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wedding boxes are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu \/ 桐木) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity, fertility \u0026amp; marital bliss. Upon reaching maturity the tree would be crafted into furniture and given as part of a bride's dowry symbolising hope for a prosperous \u0026amp; enduring marriage. They would be used in the home for storing underwear \u0026amp; undergarments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painted foo dog guardian and a child decorates the front. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our pieces, it has been sympathetically restored showing signs of wear and the marks of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551575728437,"sku":"C2296V4","price":204.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/C2296V4.jpg?v=1789233770","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/painted-foo-dog-child-wedding-box","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}