Old Wooden Chinese Farmers Basket - Ca 1900 Buddha Statues Layers of earthy red

Layers of earthy red

Either side of the cupboard is decorated with old faded thangkas and the interior has a large centerpiece Buddha thangka

Date: Made using reclaimed 19th century doors

Authentic examples of this quality are now increasingly scarce

Made in the provincial style

Old Wooden Chinese Farmers Basket - Ca 1900 Buddha Statues Layers of earthy redThis antique Chinese wooden vegetable basket is a fine example of rural craftsmanship, once used by traders to carry goods to market and by farmers to transport produce around the farm. These baskets also served as practical measuring containers for rice and grain, making them an indispensable part of daily life. Constructed from solid elm wood with iron bindings, it features a tall, arched handle for strength and durability. Despite over a century of