Antique Chinese 3 Tier Rosewood Rattan Stacking Wedding Box Dowry Basket

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...

Vintage freeform waste / trash basket or storage bin. Made of sisal / rattan / wicker featuring soft walls and wood base. DIMENSIONS 10.5” x 15.5” (Diameter x Height)

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Antique folk art tribal woven wicker and bamboo baby carrying basket from Thailand. Dimensions: 9.5” x 9” x 19.5” (Width x Depth x Height)

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A Chinese antique rattan two-tiered wedding basket from the early 20th century, with carved handle and red top. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming wedding basket features a circular red lid, sitting above two independent rattan-covered sections. Presenting a lovely lacquered interior and an ebonized base, the basket showcases a large handle, delicately carved on the sides. Used as a decorative accent or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique wedding basket...

Antique Chinese wedding basket of woven rattan and bamboo. Called a wedding basket as gifts from the wedding are collected and offered i...

Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket, bamboo, rattan, wood and brass, 19th century. A 3-tier round form with magnificently carved bamboo overh...

A small antique Chinese dowry basket from the early 20th century, with brown patina and weathered appearance. Charming our eyes with its rustic flair, th...

Stunning 19th century Chinese wedding basket features three large removable trays, fine carvings throughout and beautiful iron hardware. The bas...

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 ...