{"product_id":"chinese-wedding-basket-from-south-china-ca-1920","title":"Chinese Wedding Basket from South China - ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully decorated antique Chinese wedding basket originates from South China and dates to the early 20th century. Traditionally used during wedding celebrations, baskets such as this were filled with dried fruits, sweets and nuts and presented to the bride and groom as symbols of prosperity, abundance and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive hexagonal basket is finished in black lacquer with gilt painted floral and bamboo decoration. Its raised lid is particularly attractive, with carved and gilded bamboo motifs and a striking blue glass finial. Brass carrying handles complete the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer has mellowed beautifully over time, with areas of wear revealing the warm timber beneath and giving the piece a rich, characterful patina. Both decorative and practical, it would make an unusual storage piece for keepsakes and treasured possessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, lacquer, brass and glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal form; black lacquer; gilt floral and bamboo decoration; carved and gilded lid; blue glass finial; brass carrying handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related wear, losses and patina to the lacquer and decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eW20 x D20 x H23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 1\u003c\/strong\u003e kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58259811303807,"sku":"M1131V3","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Antique_Chinese_Wedding_Basket_from_South_China_M1131V3.jpg?v=1787577393","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/chinese-wedding-basket-from-south-china-ca-1920","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}