Vintage Chinese Bamboo Wedding Basket with Gilt Lacquered Frame
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Gilt-painted scrolls and floral decoration animate the lacquered wood frame of this Chinese wedding basket. Fine bamboo weaving fills the framed panels, its honey and amber coloring standing out against the dark lacquer. Carved supports at the sides and a curved, swinging handle give the basket a distinctive sculptural outline, while scrolling borders reinforce its architectural construction.
Inside is a lift-out tray. Removable inserts are associated with baskets used for weddings and dowries, as well as the presentation of tea and food; this retained tray preserves that useful feature and the basket's connection to those household traditions. The combination of weaving, carving and painted ornament also reflects the lasting decorative appeal of Chinese craft.
Set the basket on a sideboard, console or table where the workmanship and patinated surface can be viewed from several angles. It can hold correspondence, sewing materials, folded small textiles or keepsakes, giving it a practical role alongside its decorative one. Warm wood color, woven texture and an aged finish make it a natural addition to either a traditional room or a contemporary interior furnished with collected objects.
Age: Vintage
Origin: China
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: circa 1940–1970
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate wear including rubbing and losses to the lacquered finish and painted decoration, consistent with use and age. Wear contributes to the basket's decorative character and patina.
Materials & Techniques: Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Carved, Hand-Painted, Lacquered, Woven
Style: Chinese Export (In the style of)
Each piece is unique with natural variations in age and appearance that add to its character.
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- Damage reported within 72 hours qualifies for a full refund
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