Old Chinese Market Trug - Ca 1900

This sturdy and well-used Chinese market trug dates to around 1900 and embodies the practical ingenuity of rural life. Handcrafted from solid timber, its simple rectangular form is reinforced with traditional joinery, while the central carry handle allows for easy transport of goods. The softly worn surfaces, tool marks, and deep, rich patina tell the story of decades of honest use in markets and farms.

Originally used for carrying produce, grains, and other daily goods, trugs like this were an essential part of agricultural and trading life. Today, it offers both functionality and rustic charm—ideal for use as storage for logs, magazines, or textiles, or simply as a decorative piece that brings warmth and authenticity to an interior.

• Origin: China
• Date: Circa 1900
• Material: Hardwood
• Features: Handcrafted construction, central carry handle, pegged corner joints, rectangular form
• Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and a well-developed patina consistent with long-term use
• Dimensions: W36 x D36 x H23 cm