Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle

A Chinese vintage two-tier rattan and bamboo lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with large handle and lid. Born in China during the midcentury period, this lunch basket features...

A Chinese antique rattan two-tiered nested lunch basket from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming lunch basket features a circular lid adorned with black calligraphy, sitting above two independent sections. Presenting a lovely lacquered interior, the basket showcases a large handle, delicately carved on the sides and perfect for transport. Used as a picnic basket, a decorative item or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique lunch...

An antique Chinese rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch basket features a circular lid adorned with black calligraphy, sitting above two independent sections. Presenting a lacquered interior, the basket showcases a large brown and black lacquered handle allowing for easy transport. Used as a picnic basket, a decorative item or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique lunch box...

A Chinese vintage tiered rattan and bamboo lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with carved handle and painted lid. This mid-20th century Chinese vinta...

A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...

A vintage Chinese woven rattan pillow basket from the mid-20th century, with geometric decor, bamboo and lateral handles. Attracting our eyes with its bamboo armature and rattan covered structure, this rustic pillow basket is adorned with black geometric motifs. Fitted with metal hardware in the front, the box opens up to reveal a convenient storage space. Used as a decorative object or to store items of your choice, this vintage Chinese pillow...

An impressive pair of antique Chinese two tiered hexagon shaped wedding basket or box. Made of lacquered bamboo and rattan. Hand painted in red and black with green accents. Written cursive script translates to poems about "picking mulberry leaves" and "the dangerous and difficult road when traveling through mountains". Also mentioned "Bailu" (15th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendars, around September), "Huangmei" (rainy season, in the Middle And Lower Reaches Of The Yangtze River), which could indicate this basket is probably made in the region near middle or lower part of Yangtze river. The orange marks on bottom ??/?? both translate to Wu Dui, who we assume was the artist / maker. Festive red stacking lacquer boxes are used for carrying food during the wedding procession of the bride. Usually there are two sets of boxes to balance each on the end of the pole. The top box serves as a lid for the bottom box and has a lid of its own. All are beautifully painted in red for good luck. The tradition of Chinese wedding boxes...

Beautiful two-tier basket features painted, gilded images of an opera scene showing a victorious battle. Basket is lacquered in cinnabar, a special mix of ...

Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...

A diminutive Antique Chinese Cloisonné box with jade medallion line with wood. The enameled outside in shades of blue with gold color wir...

The circular box and conforming cover carved in realistic detail, with grainy texture and undulating bark-like sides, overall glazed or stained in a dark molasses color, the interior...

A Chinese covered jar of carved cinnabar covered jar with blue enamel interior over brass. The carving is exquisite, with deep red cinnabar in high rel...