Rustic Oxidized Grain Basket

Weaving and basket making has had an important role in Chinese history and culture for thousands of years. In ancient China, baskets were used for a variety of practical everyday purposes, including agricultural tasks during harvest season to store and measure grains This antique basket features a beautifully woven body with a bent bamboo ring around the top. In order for a basket to be serviceable and last a long time, the weaving work had to be done masterfully by skilled artisans. Only the finest examples are found today since the other ones did not survive. This antique decorative container has a rounded bottom so it wont stand by itself but it will make a darling decorative element in your boho or farmhouse style decor. The old Chinese shows a naturally oxidized patina showing discoloration and muted colors from long exposure to the elements. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting. Specifications Material: Hand-woven bamboo and reed with a bent bamboo ring rim Dimensions: 10"L × 10"D × 16"H Origin: Antique; Chinese farm-basket tradition; bamboo and reed, China Era: Antique Condition: Very good condition for its age; beautiful age-worn patina with naturally oxidized discoloration, may show loose strings or weaves consistent with use Special Detail: Bent bamboo ring around the top rim; rounded bottom designed as a decorative element rather than a freestanding container