"China: Bakul Siah Red Polychrome Lacquered Woven Bamboo And Wicker Wedding Basket"
Superb "Bakul Siah" wedding basket in bamboo and woven and red lacquered wicker, China at the beginning of the 20th century. Beautiful traditional polychrome decoration on the edge: Fo dog, porcelain, flowers, sinograms. Chinese Bakul Siah wedding baskets are traditionally used by the Chinese of the Peranakan ethnic group. These baskets were used to carry gifts during the twelve-day wedding as well as during the engagement (Guo Da Li). Even today, people still use this basket for various purposes, for important events or parties for example. In good general condition, very few snags and still very solid. Free shipping for mainland France. 
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