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Chinese Dowry Chest

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s Miscellaneous Object - Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk - yin
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
H 39.77 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th Century Chinese Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Wood

Chinese 19th Century Dowry Chest with Fretwork and Carved Gilt Characters
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Large Dowry Chest with Arching Lid, Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels
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Early 20th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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Chinese Trunk or Dowry or Blanket Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine antique dowry chest or trunk. Chinese depicting an Asian scene. The overall truck case
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Antique 19th Century Trunks and Luggage

Antique Chinese Brown Elmwood Dowry Chest Decorative Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese brown elmwood dowry chest from the 19th century, with bronze hardware. Born in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A vividly painted Chinese dowry or wedding chest of strong elm wood. The main image
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
A Chinese Painted Wedding Trunk
H 24 in W 35 in D 22.25 in
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Dowry Chest with Polychrome Ceremonial Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique black lacquered dowry chest with polychrome ceremonial figures and iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chinese Heavily Carved Camphor Dowry Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful Mid-20C Chinese heavily carved camphor dowry chest or coffee table. Made
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Marriage Chest, Asian, Chinese Elm, Carved Dowry Trunk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marriage chest. An Asian, Chinese elm carved dowry trunk, dating to the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful Early 20C The Queen Playing with Sword Camphor Dowry Chest. Made in Hong
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Wedding Chest/Dowry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large and impressive chest on stand. Finely refinished with original hardware.
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Wedding Chest/Dowry
Wedding Chest/Dowry
H 36 in W 77 in D 26.25 in

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Chinese Dowry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese dowry chest available at 1stDibs. A Chinese dowry chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese dowry chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Chinese dowry chest, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Dowry Chest?

Prices for a Chinese dowry chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,311.
Questions About Chinese Dowry Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.

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