Chiest

Work Description

The case of the chest with a rectangular lid is made of wood material and covered with sheet metal on wood. It is decorated with pins on it.

Type

Wood – Iron

Era

20th century

Size

90x48x57cm.

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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