Antique Woven Basket

Antique Collection Basket collected in China. Beautifully hand-woven large rattan and bamboo collection basket. Used to gather and hold fruits, apples, pears, pomegranates and gourds. This example exhibits a masters ablilty to weave reed into a utilitarian everyday basket with uncompromised aesthetic sensibility. Five oval flat reed large slats complete the detail on one side interwoven between the small round reed that encompasses the entire basket. The same five are only half visible to the other side detail. Durable, useable and beautiful. The weave on this antique gathering basket is highly distinct and complex, combining multiple specialized weaving techniques rather than utilizing a single common pattern making this an exceptional antique example. The basket showcases structural and decorative mastery and is a wonderful piece for useable and or decorative placement. Having an organic natural raw quality to the color, texture and patina to the reed. This is a good size for display allowing the outstanding details of the weaving to be clearly visible. Fabulous Basket for table top or on top of a cabinet. Shows beautifully for display. In good original condition, solid strong and sturdy, can be used daily for storage and or fruits.