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What does dowry marriage mean?

1. Makeup is a Chinese word, which originally refers to the cosmetic box used by women when they make up. Later, it generally refers to the dowry brought to the man's house with the married woman.

2. Makeup 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 creation pursues the artistic conception of pottery, and the development of dowry represents the aesthetic taste and value orientation of different times and classes, which is an important part of China's traditional culture.

3. During the Western Han Dynasty, both men and women of the aristocratic class had to dress up. Their requirements for makeup are very high, and the various shapes, unique shapes and exquisite workmanship fully represent the technological level and aesthetic standards of lacquer making in this period.

There are triangles, diamonds, squares, rectangles and ellipses, which are exquisitely attached to the round lacquer box.