Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy

A Chinese antique rattan two-tiered nested lunch basket from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming lunch basket features a circular lid adorned with black calligraphy, sitting above two independent sections. Presenting a lovely lacquered interior, the basket showcases a large handle, delicately carved on the sides and perfect for transport. Used as a picnic basket, a decorative item or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique lunch...

An antique Chinese rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and carved handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch basket features a circular lid adorned with black calligraphy, sitting above two independent sections. Presenting a lacquered interior, the basket showcases a large brown and black lacquered handle allowing for easy transport. Used as a picnic basket, a decorative item or to store and organize items, this Chinese antique lunch box...

An antique Chinese rattan and bamboo lunch box from the early 20th century, with geometric motifs. Crafted in China, this lunch box features an oval shape topped with a lid accented ...

A Chinese three-tiered lunch basket from the early 20th century with red lacquer, gilded décor and black bamboo handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this three-tiered lunch basket features a red lacquered ground accented by a lovely gilded hand-painted décor. Topped with a large black lacquered tripartite bamboo handle with rattan links and metal detail, the basket is topped with a circular lid adorned with a grouping or women and children sitting or standing in front of a bench. The body itself showcases children with ribbon-tied pigtails sitting down, carrying lamps or crossing a bridge among others, while the lower section is decorated with birds perched on branches or rocks. Each section is removable and presents a dark brown with purple undertone interior. With its small proportions, complimenting colors and skillfully painted décor, this early 20th century Chinese three-tiered basket...

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 Japanese vintage sake storage jug from the mid-20th century, with red lacquer, bamboo motifs and calligraphy. We currently have two available that are quite similar, priced and sol...

A wonderful antique basket with a tree branch handle and iron bracket enforcement. The willow basket is tightly woven and sealed in clay and fabric. This is a large basket that can b...

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. Th...

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...

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...