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Lot 1099
A Chinese Inlaid Black Lacquered Tiered Basket and Box
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th or 20th century, includes a tall handled "wedding basket" with two covered compartments and a top cover, the bottom basket is open , the top basket section has divided spaces, the black lacquer wooden body is decorated with inlay of flowers and longevity seals, single thick handle for carrying, and a hinged lid box with top tray having divided sections and lacquered in red, exterior lid and sides are decorated with inlay of flowers, butterflies, fruit, birds, and Buddhist treasure motifs.

Tallest 16.75 in.

Private Collection, Rome, GA

Upper tray of the box is warped and stuck, underneath the tray has not been examined; loss and wear to box with breaks and deep cracks to lid; no key for lock; the wedding basket has more wear and loss with some broken and repairs wooden panels; separation to wood under the handle; interior with mold spots and discoloration.