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Chiest

Work Description

The lock assembly and decorations of the chest with a rectangular shape and a wooden lid are made of iron material. The iron decorations are in the form of geometric stripes and are appliqued on wood.

Type

Wood – Sheet – Metal

Era

20th century

Size

83x48x46cm.

Story

“A portion of the dowry is placed in an ornate and embroidered chest. The item that the bride will
take as a dowry is exhibited at her parents’ house for a certain period of time, starting from the
day determined by the ceremonies before the wedding, to show it to acquaintances and relatives,
and this exhibition work is called laying a dowry.”

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