Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Bamboo Wedding Basket
$85.00
Infuse your space with cultural history and striking contrast with this vintage Chinese wedding basket, a beautifully preserved accent piece. Handcrafted from woven bamboo, this lidded basket features intricate gold floral gilt patterns painted over a bold red and black lacquered surface.
- Size: 10" x 8" (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: Mid-Century
- Style: Chinoiserie / Traditional Asian
- Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age
- Extra notes: Includes the tall structural carrying handle and a tightly fitting domed lid.
Traditionally used in Chinese culture to transport ceremonial gifts and delicacies during matrimonial celebrations, these multi-tiered and single-tiered baskets symbolize abundance and shared joy. The elegant lacquerware technique combined with split-bamboo weaving highlights the exceptional utilitarian artistry of mid-to-late century Asian folk art.