Antique Chinese Woven Stacking Marriage Box. Three-compartment stacked woven bamboo marriage box with extending handle. With dark lacquer finish.

Size: 11 x 6 x 8 3/4 in. 

Chinese stacked boxes, often crafted from wood, lacquer, or metal, are multi-tiered containers traditionally used to store food, personal items, or ritual offerings. Designed with interlocking sections that fit neatly atop one another, these boxes combine practicality with artistry, frequently adorned with painted, carved, or inlaid decoration depicting landscapes, mythological scenes, or auspicious symbols. They were especially popular in imperial and wealthy households, serving both as functional storage and as a display of refinement and status. Beyond their utilitarian purpose, stacked boxes exemplify the Chinese appreciation for craftsmanship, modular design, and the harmonious integration of form, decoration, and cultural symbolism.

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