Chinese Red Lacquer Fisherman's Basket, c. 1900

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...

Vintage Chinese Willow Woven Fish or Grain Basket. Vintage Chinese fisherman basket hand woven from natural willow wood with removable lid. This woven reed fisherman’s basket was use...

Vintage Chinese wedding red, brown and black lacquer basket hand painted with floral frieze. Decorative octagonal Chinese basket often known as a...

A 19th century Chinese basket with spout, hand-carved and lacquered in red. This circular basket displays a globular belly mounted on a cylindrical base. The flat top opens thanks to a hinged half-lid and a spout. This basket showcases a tall handle with carved foliage details and openwork at top. The basket is made with red lacquered wood with a dark patina. This Chinese 19th century, hand-carved red lacquered basket...

Vintage Chinese style fisherman or grain basket features the traditional shape with rounded sides and wooden rim and large handle. The strong, flexible wicker or willow strips are skillfully woven into a delicate pattern that emphasizes the rounded form of the basket; prominent solid wood elements juxtapose the fine texture of the weave. The basket is in good vintage condition with beautiful, age-appropriate patina on wood; its convenient size and shape allow it to be used as decorative storage piece, large ikebana basket...