Rice Basket with Handle Mirror They make unusual decorative objects

They make unusual decorative objects

with finely carved spandrels to the front and back and a narrow carved apron across the front

Though less brighter than they once were

circa 1870

Note that each item is carved from individual stone so colours may vary slightly

Rice Basket with Handle Mirror They make unusual decorative objectsZhejiang, circa 1880 Rounded wooden containers like this one were used to carry cooked foods. The inside sections would have held rice, meat and vegetables to take out to agricultural workers in the fields. This one is from Zhejiang a Chinese province south of Shanghai and made from pine wood. The rounded lid is divided into two parts and the handle is ornately carved with flowers and auspicous symbols.