TWO THREE-TIERED CHINESE WEDDING BASKETS
Two Chinese wedding baskets in different styles. One is rectangular in overall shape, with the panels in a tightly woven diagonal pattern. The handle supports are ornately engraved with birds in trees among flowers flanking scenes of wizened elders. Interior of boxes are stained a dark red. Overall good condition with expected wear. The other basket is a cylindrical shape with similarly tightly woven panels. The top cover has four Chinese characters woven into it. The handle supports are engraved with monkeys climbing among vines flanking a central design featuring fish and tassels. The top of the handle is fitted with a smaller brass handle. The interior of the boxes are stained a bright red. Overall good condition with some minor damage to the top cover. Rectangular basket dimensions: 15" x 8" x 15" (21" tall to top of handle), Cylindrical basket dimensions: 16 ¾" diameter, 18" tall (23" to the top of handle).
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Two Chinese wedding baskets in different styles. One is rectangular in overall shape, with the panels in a tightly woven diagonal pattern. The handle supports are ornately engraved with birds in trees among flowers flanking scenes of wizened elders. Interior of boxes are stained a dark red. Overall good condition with expected wear. The other basket is a cylindrical shape with similarly tightly woven panels. The top cover has four Chinese characters woven into it. The handle supports are engraved with monkeys climbing among vines flanking a central design featuring fish and tassels. The top of the handle is fitted with a smaller brass handle. The interior of the boxes are stained a bright red. Overall good condition with some minor damage to the top cover. Rectangular basket dimensions: 15" x 8" x 15" (21" tall to top of handle), Cylindrical basket dimensions: 16 ¾" diameter, 18" tall (23" to the top of handle).
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