Chinese Reed Basket

Expertly woven of reeds and fine cord, this large Chinese market basket has a wide, oblong shape with a shallow interior and flared ends. A bent wooden handle arches high over the ba...

A monumental early 20th century Chinese woven reed winnowing basket with a double bentwood rim and a mounted on a custom wall mount.

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China: an everyday item that would have been used until it was worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

This basket was made in Southern China over a century ago by a skilled artisan with many years of training. It was common to learn the skill from a father or older family member: the...

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money, and fruit presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. The basket is br...

Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money, and fruit presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. The basket is br...

Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money, and fruit presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. Over the course ...

19th century China woven reed tray used to dry grains. Weathered wooden supporting border. Two sizes available and sold individually S7084 18" diameter x 5.5" height List $795

Long ago, a basket like this one would have been a fairly common site in rural China. An everyday item that would have been used until it became too worn, but this vintage fish baske...

Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money and fruits presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. Over the course ...

Vintage Chinese puppy box or basket from the famed Shanghai collection with a removable head crafted with wicker and reed.

Unusally configured fine 19th century Chinese woven lacquered reed trunk with bamboo frames, iron florettes and hardware.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Whimsical vintage Chinese bird box ambitiously hand crafted in wicker and reed with removable lid. From the famed Shanghai Collection.

Antique Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Travel Tea Set In Original Basket Case with Teapot and Two Cups C1900 Measures- 6.75''H x 9.5''W x 7.5''D

Humble in origin, this intricately woven basket, likely used to collect grain, exhibits remarkable workmanship. To form the basket, artisans used different sized reeds and two distin...

A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.

This basket is made from woven willow reeds, originating from China's shanxi provence it was used to carry grains.  

This basket is made from woven willow reeds, originating from China's Shanxi Provence it was used to carry grains. Dimensions: Height 42cm x Diameter 44cm.

This basket is made from woven willow reeds, originating from China's Shanxi Provence it was used to carry grains. Dimensions: Height 29cm x Diameter 24cm.

This basket is made from woven willow reeds, originating from China's Shanxi Provence it was used to carry grains. Dimensions: Height 6cm x Width 42 x Depth 23cm.

Antique Chinese Basket. Chinese Antique Basket of woven rattan, reeds, wood, and clay with lacquers. A beautiful example, this basket is very old and over time the basket has been ...

Early 20th century woven Chinese willow baskets. These beautifully shaped hand woven basket were originally used in the kitchen and gardens.

A 19th century Chinese hat basket made with varnished bamboo featuring painted reed patterns.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

A rather large early 20th century Chinese woven reed winnowing basket with a double bentwood rim and a mounted on a custom wall mount.

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China: an everyday item that would have been used until it was worn through.

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China: an everyday item that would have been used until it was worn through.

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China: an everyday item that would have been used until it was worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Early 20th century woven Chinese willow baskets. These beautifully shaped hand woven basket were originally used in the kitchen and gardens.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through.

Tightly woven of natural reeds, this neat basket likely contained offerings of food, money, and fruit presented as part of ritual ancestor worship on a family altar. Over the course ...

Centuries ago, a reed fisherman’s basket like this one would have been fairly common in rural China: an everyday item that would have been used until it was worn through.

Antique 19th century Chinese finely woven wicker reed tea pot basket / tea cosy with original patinated hand crafted metal lock, rear loop hinges, top handles, quilted silk interior.

19th century China woven grain storage basket. Decorative wood surround.

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 colors with ingredients der...

A beautifully handwoven early 20th century split oak basket with generous scale and a wonderfully time-softened surface. The warm honey-brown tones, exposed joinery, and substantial ...

20th century Japanese fishing basket. Beautifully woven with long rope handles. Handles extend approximately 2 feet past the top of the basket. Dimension: 10.25" height x 22" di...

Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fish or Grain Basket. Vintage Chinese fisherman basket hand woven from natural willow wood with removable lid. This woven reed fisherman’s basket was use...

On offer is an antique, hand-woven American utilitarian gathering basket, dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (circa 1880–1930). The high handle combined with...

Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of wear. Three baskets available (see pictu...

It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...

Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop” ends and brass ears. Remnants of the original paper label remains on the bottom. Made...

A vintage Burmese hand-woven rattan over wood lidded basket from the mid 20th century, with pierced handles. We have several available, priced and sold $490 each. Crafted in Burma du...

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern rattan pencil reed large planter or basket. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Round shaped rattan structure with brass rim and ring handles at both sides. Ins...

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with bamboo & rattan fibres. The frame is crafted from bamboo and the combination of wea...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

Vintage or antique oversized gathering basket features traditional rib or buttocks shape with the bent wood ring rim and handle. The plaited splints are carefully interwoven to carry...

Very Early Nantucket lightship basket, circa 1860, an oval open basket with wide splint staves, split wood rim, cane weave, solid birch bottom plate, and shaped swing handle attached...

A small Chinese Qing Dynasty period basket from the 19th century hand-woven with rattan on a bamboo armature. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this rustic basket features a ...

An antique Thai hand-woven rattan, bamboo and wood grain basket from the 19th century, with tapering lines and rustic character. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this gra...