Here we have an antique Chinese rice grain basket with rivets and heavy patina everywhere. But let’s jump right into the obvious. The stylized tulip carvings, found on opposite sides. They hit you like a ton of bricks, even beyond all the 19th century metal and wood. You interior designers at heart, it will work. Trust me on this one. The statement is not spoken, it’s a scream you can hear across town. But I digress...
The rare 19th Century comes out of a Wisconsin collection of an old antique dealer. I was told it’s from the 1800s.
The old Chinese grain basket measures 13” wide and deep, and 9” tall. As stated above, there is patina from age consist throughout the carved piece. There is wear and small losses throughout. It’s all part of the amazing experience. However, the piece is solid. It has to be with all the metal rivets and framing. Please see all pics as they are part of the description.
I ship FedEx to street addresses in the continental USA only (no PO boxes). Free shipping on the rare Chinese artifact.
What a thing. And those tulips!
