a food box.
In ancient times, there were several layers of bamboo and wood structural utensils for holding food. Often used in restaurants, restaurants and wealthy families. A food box is a long carrying box specially for holding food, wine and vegetables, which is easy to carry and walk. It is made of wood, bamboo, enamel, lacquerware and other materials, and most of them are wood.
Especially the hardwood with fine grain and smooth color such as rosewood, huanghuali, chicken wing wood and acid branches are firm and tough, and the boxes made of them are resistant to bumping and have a certain weight, so they are not easy to sway when being picked and lifted.
Extended information:
In ancient times, when gentry and celebrities went out to visit friends, or participated in activities of poetry clubs and literary clubs, they often prepared some delicacies and fruits in advance as a kind of snacks. In the early spring, when the literati go out for an outing, they will also bring food, wine and food for a picnic.
The food box was a large number of utensils used by the people in the old days to hold food. With the development and changes of the times, it has completely faded out of people's lives and become a collection in the antique market.
In addition, most furniture in ancient times was tenon-mortise structure, so hardwood has unique advantages in splicing and making. Exquisite hardwood boxes can not only be watertight, but also make full use of the inherent texture and color of wood in appearance, giving people a sense of elegance and solemnity, which is both beautiful and practical.
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