Red, Black and Gold Bakul Siah Wedding Basket
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Description
DESCRIPTION: A chinese traditional tiered Bakul Siah wedding basket traditionally used by Peranakan ethnic Chinese. This three tiered basket is made of woven cane and wood and lacquered in black and red and with added gilded floral painted accents. Among the peranakan Chinese of the Straits Settlements, such baskets were known as bakul siah ("auspicious baskets") and were used to transport wedding gifts during the twelve day wedding, as well as during the engagement.
Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers.
CIRCA: Early 20th Century.
DIMENSIONS: H: 18" W: 13 1/2".
CONDITION: Vintage condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers.
CIRCA: Early 20th Century.
DIMENSIONS: H: 18" W: 13 1/2".
CONDITION: Vintage condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Red, Black and Gold Bakul Siah Wedding Basket
Estimate $20 - $200
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