Old Wooden Chinese Farmers Basket - Ca 1900

This antique Chinese wooden vegetable basket is a fine example of rural craftsmanship, once used by traders to carry goods to market and by farmers to transport produce around the farm. These baskets also served as practical measuring containers for rice and grain, making them an indispensable part of daily life.

Constructed from solid elm wood with iron bindings, it features a tall, arched handle for strength and durability. Despite over a century of use, this basket remains remarkably sturdy and functional, while its worn surfaces and patina tell the story of many years of honest work. Today, it makes both a decorative and practical piece for modern interiors.

• Origin: China
• Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
• Materials: Elm wood with iron bindings
• Features: Tall arched handle, hand-forged iron supports, traditional joinery construction
• Condition: Wear consistent with long use; strong and structurally sound
• Dimensions: W44 x D40 x H61 cm