{"product_id":"antique-black-lacquer-chinese-wedding-basket","title":"Chinese Wedding Basket from South China - ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eblack lacquer wedding basket\u003c\/strong\u003e would traditionally have been filled with \u003cstrong\u003edried fruit, sweets and nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented to the bride and groom as part of the wedding celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shallow circular basket has a fitted, stepped lid and is finished in black lacquer with contrasting red and gilt detailing around the raised edges. The interior retains its rich \u003cstrong\u003ered lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking contrast when the lid is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of use have softened the lacquer and gilt decoration, giving the basket an attractive patina. Today it makes a beautiful decorative object as well as a practical box for storing small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood and lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular form; fitted stepped lid; black lacquer exterior with red and gilt detailing; red lacquer interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with wear, marks and losses to the lacquer and gilt decoration consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W21 × D21 × H9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57969238966655,"sku":"M1131V5","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Black_Lacquer_Chinese_Wedding_Basket_M1131V5.jpg?v=1788512269","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/antique-black-lacquer-chinese-wedding-basket","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}