Antique Chinese Large Black Lacquer Gold Wedding Basket C1900 Auspicious Symbols

Description

Offered is an amazing antique Chinese Black Lacquer and Gold tone Covered Wedding Basket handmade Circa 1900!
Fine strands of rattan have been expertly hand-woven over wood and completely sealed in order to transport items for the wedding feast.
In a container as large as this, 11" High x 11" wide, it was customary to carry sweets, rice, fish, and even tea sets or candles to the wedding celebration.
Made in Fujian, China for export to the Chinese People of Southeast Asia, this wonderful Bakul Siah or "Auspicious Basket" is loaded with beautifully applied Chinese symbols hand painted in gold tone:
BUTTERFLY- Long Life
FISH- Happiness and Fertility
CHRYSANTHEMUM- Long Life or Duration
PEACH- Marriage Celebration
PEONY- Good Fortune
CRAB- Harmony and Peace
Condition of this antique piece is excellent. Over the century, it has been lovingly cared for by its previous owners.
Do not miss this opportunity to add such an "auspicious basket" with such great wishes adorning it to your collection!