Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle

A Chinese vintage two-tier rattan and bamboo lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with large handle and lid. Born in China during the midcentury period, this lunch basket features...

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...

A Chinese vintage tiered rattan and bamboo lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with carved handle and painted lid. Born in China during the mid-cen...

A Chinese vintage rattan and bamboo tiered nested lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with geometrical motifs and carved handle. Born in China during the midcentury period, this ...

A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...

1950s Chinese lace wicker and bamboo food basket.

Chinese rattan and bamboo wedding or lunch basket with brass decor, Circa 1950s. Three compartment 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...

Beautiful two-tier basket features painted, gilded images of an opera scene showing a victorious battle. Basket is lacquered in cinnabar, a special mix ...

Circa 1900 Chinese box decorated with green, blue, red and yellow floral design set against a white background. The top with a carved white jade floral medallion. The apple green ena...

An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and dating from the 19th century. This stunning box of rectangular casket shape stands on a pedestal shaped base with a carved edge and has relief carved figural panels...