2 Vintage Chinese Wooden Red Lacquer & Iron Half Barrel Wash Basin Planters Pair

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...

Pair of two vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots. Made of brass featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features copper foo dog / dragon / lion...

Four vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots. Made of brass featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles....

Three vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots. Made of brass featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon / lion ring handles...

Three vintage Chinese nesting planters / jardinieres / cachepots with original box. Made of brass featuring round form with hammered dovetailed body that features foo dog / dragon /...

Vintage Fish Bowl Ceramic Planter featuring Hand Painted Chinoiserie Style Floral Motifs and Trim in Blue on a White Background. Measure: 17".

Japanese Lacquer Hibachi (Brazier), Meiji period (1868 - 1912) Box- shaped Japanese hibachi with mother of pearl inlay, handles on two sides, and a cop...

A vintage Chinese ceramic garden planter from the mid 20th century with multi-color glaze, tapering lines and mythical animals. Be charmed by the allure of mythical creatures and cap...

China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel was once used for collecting rain water...

Bring a piece of Swedish history into your home with this exquisite Antique 1800s Swedish Folk Art Barrel Planter. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this indoor planter ex...

Very nice vintage 1930s Italian lacquered iron planter divider. Equipped with three panels, each panel is equipped with three pot holders. Refined decoration with a typical Florentin...

Classic design with natural rustic patina. Square elegant planters. Each planter has two rings on opposite sides.