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8 Sided Wood and Leather Bound Box - Small
Retail - $89.95
Our Price - $76.95
Size: 3.73 inches Tall x 7.25 inches Wide x 7.25 Length
Material: Wood and Leather Box
Shipping Weight: 4 lb
Beatifully detailed 8 sided wood pillow box covered in hand stitched leather. Inside the box the lining is old print of Chinese symbols and characters. The outside has a unique brass latch and closure.
Historical significance: During the Qing dynasty these boxes served two purposes: Housewives would hide their belongings or important family documents in the boxes to protect them from theft since typical Chinese houses were not locked. These boxes were also used by Chinese sailors to hide their valuables and use the boxes as their pillow when traveling. The affluent class would use leather boxes with delicate gold paintings.
Add an Old Chinese Pin Lock for an additional price.
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