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.

Korea, 19th Century

Dimensions:

Height: 7" (18 cm) x Width: 16.5" (42 cm) x Depth: 13.5" (34 cm)

Style: Chinoiserie

Place of origin: Korea

Date of manufacture: 19th Century

Period: 19th Century

Condition: Good, Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.

Reference Number: f79341612086149913fs