Chinese Red and Black Lacquer Wedding Basket With Handle, Mid-20th Century

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A mid-20th century Chinese wedding or dowry basket constructed of hand-split bamboo and finished in traditional red and black lacquer. … Read more A mid-20th century Chinese wedding or dowry basket constructed of hand-split bamboo and finished in traditional red and black lacquer. The cylindrical form, fitted lid, and bentwood handle reflect utilitarian storage vessels used in rural China for transporting food, textiles, and ceremonial goods. The alternating lacquer bands and pierced ventilation details are consistent with regional production in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, where such baskets were made for both domestic use and marriage customs.

The interior retains its original compartmentalized structure, designed for organized storage, while the exterior shows age-appropriate lacquer wear indicative of authentic use. Hand-forged metal mounts secure the handle, further supporting mid-century manufacture.
Today, examples of this scale and condition are collected as functional folk objects and widely used in interior design for their sculptural presence and material authenticity.


Measurements: 18"H x14" x 12.5"

Weight: 6.9 lb

Origin: China

Age: Mid 20th Century See less