Shandong Hat Box w60 According to Chinese tradition cabinets

According to Chinese tradition cabinets like these would at one time have been presented as part of a bride's wedding dowry

The top panel of the table is in rattan

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The handles on the sides and circular lock plate on the front of this light elm square trunk are in brass and give the chest its classic Chinese style

the interior has been left as the natural wood finish

Shandong Hat Box w60 According to Chinese tradition cabinetsShandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Originally used as a hat box in Shandong province, north east China, It is made from poplar wood.