Dowry is an ancient utensil for holding toiletries. It was first produced and popularized in the Warring States period and lasted until the Ming and Qing Dynasties with a long history.

China's traditional creations pursue the artistic conception of "container carrying Tao", and the development of dowry represents the aesthetic taste and value orientation of different times and strata, which is an important part of China's traditional culture.

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The historical development of dowry;

During the Warring States, Qin and Han Dynasties, the dowry of lacquerware was mostly enjoyed by aristocratic families. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, people paid more attention to the practicality of instruments while pursuing exquisiteness in the reform of civilian society in the Song Dynasty. After a period of prosperity, the floor paint suitable for Chinese living has gradually evolved into a multi-layer footstool. With the development of furniture in Ming Dynasty, dowry eventually evolved into large dressing table and portable dressing table.

The change of dowry has a lot to do with the change of ancient people's sitting posture. In the Han Dynasty, the small lacquer dowry was suitable for sitting on the floor. In the Song Dynasty, the feet and sitting posture were finally established, the indoor furniture gradually increased, and the big dressing table began to enter the field of vision.

China's furniture had a great development in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the dowry was made of precious wood, such as mahogany and Huang Huali. The design of dowry mostly inherits the design of folding dresser, which is small and easy to carry. The top cover can be opened to support a mirror, and there are some small drawers for dresser utensils in the box.

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