Tiny Floral Treasure Chest

Small wooden boxes like this one have traditionally been used to store valuable or personal belongings. In Javanese culture, they often hold jewelry, heirlooms, important documents, or betel nut ingredients. This chest features intricate carvings on its surface, with symmetrical floral and geometric patterns, including flower-like shapes and sunburst motifs, arranged in a structured grid. Floral motifs usually symbolize beauty, life, and spiritual growth.

repro 2000
Origin: Solo, Central Java
Material: Teak wood
Dimension: 29,5 x 22 x 17 cm