Antique Chinese three tier wedding or food basket with stacking cylindrical compartments, painted figural decoration and a tall carrying frame with wrapped bamboo or rattan bindings. The hand decorated surfaces and aged construction give this example considerably more decorative presence than later reproduction baskets.
Details
- Origin: China
- Maker: Unknown
- Era: Likely late 19th to early 20th century
- Type: Tiered wedding basket or food carrier
- Form: Three tier stacking cylindrical basket with lid
- Construction: Wood with bamboo or rattan elements
- Decoration: Hand painted figural and architectural scenes
- Palette: Red brown black ochre and muted gold tones
- Lid: Large circular painted scene surrounded by decorative border
- Sides: Individual painted landscape and figural reserves
- Handle: Tall rigid carrying frame with wrapped joints
- Hardware: Metal carrying handle and fittings
- Surface: Aged painted finish with substantial natural patina
- Measurements: 18" Round x 21" Tall
Condition
Antique condition with extensive age related surface wear, fading, scratches and losses to the painted decoration. Binding and carrying structure show age and wear but appear substantially intact from the photographs. No restoration should be assumed unless documented.
Collector Appeal
A visually strong example of traditional Chinese utilitarian folk art combining functional stacking construction with hand painted decoration. Particularly suitable for Asian antiques, wedding basket and decorative folk art collectors.
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