Antique Chinese Lacquered Rattan 3 Tier Nesting Wedding Picnic Basket Box 14"

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...

Early 20th Century Chinese Rice Basket. Made from woven reed with a bentwood handle and calligraphy. Dimensions: 17" x 15.5" x 23"h

Early 20th Century Chinese Rice Basket. Made from woven reed with a bentwood handle and calligraphy. Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 25"

Early 20th Century Chinese Rice Basket. Made from woven reed with a bentwood handle and calligraphy. Dimensions: 17" x 15.5" x 24"h

Early 20th Century Chinese Rice Basket. Made from woven reed with a bentwood handle. Dimensions: 16" x 16" x 24"

2 antique Chinese handled rice baskets, circa 1900s. Made from elm with hand dovetailed joinery and iron banding. Wax import stamps can be found on each. A nice decorative display pi...

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...

A Chinese vintage tiered rattan and lacquered wood picnic basket from the mid-20th century, with large handle and rich patina. Born in China during the midcentury period, this charmi...

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

A pair of Chinese wedding or picnic baskets featuring three tiers and painted decoration all over, circa 20th century.

A blush pink woven rattan picnic hamper basket with pink rope handles by Burlington. Trimmed with a braided edge, the top lifts open to reveal a painted ...

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