Baskets

Storage basket of woven bamboo & cane.  Round with yoke shaped handle and a single tier showing auspicious Chinese characters.  Used only on special occasions.  Excellent weaving.  C. late 1800’s (Qing dynasty)

Conical basket of woven bamboo.  Two tiers separated by a circular divider and used as a hat box.  Excellent condition.  C. last half 19th century (Qing dynasty)

Round basket of woven bamboo & cane with square base and fret work.  Excellent design & detail.  Chinese characters on all 4 sides.  C. late 19th century (Qing dynasty)

Wedding basket of woven bamboo & cane.  Single tier with shelf and interior inscriptions. Brown lacquer with carved handle and carved base.  Inscribed with Xi Family name.  C. late 1800’s (Qing dynasty)

Two tiered wedding basket of two tiers with handle.  Inscribed with Wong family name and other auspicious Chinese characters for a happy life for the couple.  Original brown lacquer.  Excellent condition.  C. late...

Wedding basket of woven bamboo with yoke handle.  Three tiers with very fine weaving and original black lacquer.  C. late 1800’s (Qing dynasty)