Mid 20th Century Traditional Beautiful Chinese Four Tiered Wedding Basket

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traditional Chinese tiered wedding wooden basket

These baskets were historically used in Chinese culture to transport ceremonial gifts, food, and … Read more traditional Chinese tiered wedding wooden basket

These baskets were historically used in Chinese culture to transport ceremonial gifts, food, and dowry items during wedding celebrations. They are highly collectible pieces of folk art characterized by:
• Tiered Architecture: Features interlocking stacking sections to separate different items.
• Mixed Material Construction: Built using a combination of a sturdy lacquered wood or rosewood support frame, a prominent overhead carrying handle, and tightly woven split bamboo or rattan panels.
• Geometric Inlays: Often detailed with traditional fretwork, key patterns, or auspicious carvings etched into the wooden borders.
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Measurements are about
9” deep
15” wide
21”1/2 high See less