Chinese Reed Basket

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.

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.

This fine all original surface natural buttocks basket. Handwoven double butt hickory basket with twisted handle. The condition is very good.

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...

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...