Pair of Chinese Wedding Baskets From South China - ca 1920 Long Sideboards normally plastered into the wall

normally plastered into the wall

Reclaimed Timber

139 x 28 x 5 (wxdxh cms)

or living spaces

5 x 13 x 28cm (WxDxH cms)

Pair of Chinese Wedding Baskets From South China - ca 1920 Long Sideboards normally plastered into the wallThis 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