Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Basket

Description

Antique Chinese red lacquer wedding basket. Mid to late 19th century. Handmade and hand carved from wood. Then hand painted with red lacquer. Hand carved double 喜 on both side of the handle . 喜喜 means blessing for the both families to join together. Often used in weddings in Chinese culture.

While most wedding baskets are made of woven willow or rattan. Antique ones are make of wood or bamboo. Used in weddings for carrying wedding gifts.

Dimensions: 11.5″ x 13.25″ x 12.5″

* Antique piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.