Name: Pair of Chinese Wedding Baskets From South China - ca 1920
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M759
Price: 495.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Pair of Chinese Wedding Baskets from South China - ca 1920 | Indigo Antiques

Antique Pair of Chinese Wedding Baskets from Shanxi - ca 1920 | Indigo Antiques

Detail From Antique Pair of Chinese Wedding Baskets from Shanxi - ca 1920 | Indigo Antiques

SKU: M759 Circa 1920, from South China

Dimensions:: W47 x D40 x H61 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This pair of antique Chinese wedding baskets date to the early 20th century - circa 1920. They are constructed from lacquered wood (probably Chinese swamp wood which is now extinct) and woven bamboo. These baskets were traditionally filled with dried fruit, sweets & nuts and presented to the bride & groom at the wedding ceremony. Every painting has meaning and each panel has wonderfully detailed hand painted depictions of animals, birds & figures. They feature the auspicious '100 boys' motif thought in China to bring good fortune. Camels, grazing horses & deer are also depicted. There are symbols of longevity, strength and good luck. Some of the painting has worn from years of regular use.

The bamboo used is a wonderful metaphor for marriage as it bends and becomes flexible whilst not breaking. These would make a truly unique gift or wedding gift.

Dimensions:

47 x 40 x 61 (wxdxh cms) each

From China

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