Chinese Antique Red Lacquered Basket

A beautiful 19th century wooden basket designed for holding and carrying a teapot. The handmade hexagonal basket's 6 sides are held together by 2 solid bronze bands. Above the lid li...

A beautiful ancient red lacquered round box with original paintings. The remnants of the top's elaborate painting of flowers and scrolls remain visib...

In the opulent tapestry of 19th-century Chinese craftsmanship, a monumental ceremonial bamboo basket stands as a testament to unparalleled artistry and cultural significance. In rema...

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 ...

A beautiful, substantial, solid wood wedding basket from the region south of Chinese Yangzi river. The basket is formed by holding hand cut and shaped wood panels in perfect tension ...

A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, featuring two bothers practicing martial art in the garden. Pine trees symbolize longevity...

Antique Chinese red lacquer low Kang table, c. 1910's. The Kang table has a rich history as it was used in everyday life for dining, having tea, playing games and meditation. The ta...

Antique Chinese Wooden Wedding Basket (c. 1860 - 1880) with red and black lacquer finish. So-called Peking opera basket. Top in gold leaf design depicts a Chinese sage on horseback w...

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...

Antique Chinese red lacquer box This box measures: 14.5 wide x 14.5 deep x 8 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a co...

Antique Chinese mandarin red lacquered console table server with five deep drawers / fine brass hardware. dovetailing at rear of drawers / tenon construction on case. Overall beautif...

Chinese red lacquer box from Qing dynasty. Includes nine-pieces. Before in excellent condition. But when I take pictures, accidentally fell t...