Interesting story about the cabinet shown in picture on top right of collage - The cabinet is 17th century and was made in Thailand. Apparently it is a dowry cabinet. When a daughter was born, a tree was planted and when the daugher married or was betrothed, the Father would cut the tree down and make a cabinet, which would then be used to store the wedding gifts. Upon the marriage, the cabinet and all it's contents would be given to the newlyweds. In this particular case, there is not one nail or screw in the cabinet. It is entirely made of wood and dowling for the connections.
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