Vintage Wedding Chinese Basket Red Lacquer With Floral Frieze and Bird Motifs

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Vintage Chinese wedding red, brown and black lacquer basket hand painted with floral frieze.
Decorative octagonal Chinese basket often known … Read more Vintage Chinese wedding red, brown and black lacquer basket hand painted with floral frieze.
Decorative octagonal Chinese basket often known as a wedding basket, created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this decorative basket was conceived to deliver wedding jewelry gifts.
This traditional Chinese bamboo wood wedding basket reflects charming details, lacquered, the basket is hand painted with a delicate floral décor motifs surrounding the octagonal body topped with a lid and a large bamboo handle adorned with iron hardware attached at the top, and there is woven wire around the bottom edge and lid for added support.
Lacquer finish. Removable lid. Lid fits firmly.
Boasting a nicely weathered rustic appearance and delicate décor appearance revealing its use and good age, this Chinese late Qing Dynasty style lacquered basket has plenty of antique character.
A wonderful gift or add to your own collection.
Absolutely unique display piece that will look great on a shelf or table vignette for a charming decorative addition to any home.
See photos for condition, some chips but does not distract from the piece.
In Chinese Feng Shui the wedding box symbolizes, happiness, health and long life.
Dimensions: Basket : 7.25 in x 7.25 in x 6.25 in H.
Handle Diameter widest part: 8.5 in x 11 in to top of metal piece.
Basket bottom: 4.5 in. x 4.5 in. See less