Antique Reed & Bamboo Rustic 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 and to store and transport grains and vegetables. This antique basket features a beautifully woven body with a bent bamboo carrying handle. This antique farmhouse basket shows a naturally oxidized patina showing discoloration and muted colors from so much time exposed to the elements. This lovely artifact will function as a towel holder, magazine holder or a rustic flower vase. **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: Bamboo and reed Dimensions: 17"L × 16"D × 22"H Origin: Antique; Chinese basket-weaving tradition; bamboo and reed, China Era: Antique Condition: Very good condition for its age; beautiful age-worn patina, may show loose strings or weaves Special Detail: Bent bamboo carrying handle; naturally oxidized patina with discoloration from age