{"product_id":"hongyun-chinese-antique-copper-brazier-c-1920-copy","title":"XIANGHE Chinese Antique Wedding Basket c.1890","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eA beautifully preserved Chinese antique wedding basket from Shanxi province, dating to around 1890. Crafted from cypress wood and richly decorated with traditional lacquerwork, this piece features an octagonal form with a tiered interior and a bentwood carrying handle. The hand-painted panels depict scenes of figures, florals, and symbolic motifs, each telling stories of prosperity, harmony, and celebration—imagery closely associated with marriage and auspicious occasions in late Qing Dynasty China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eOriginally used as part of traditional wedding customs, baskets like this were carried in processions to transport gifts, food, and personal items between families. The layered compartments allowed for careful organisation, while the decorative exterior reflected status, good fortune, and the importance of the union being celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eToday, this piece translates beautifully into the home as both a functional object and a striking decorative accent. It can be used for storing keepsakes, textiles, or simply displayed as a statement piece on a console or table. The rich patina, aged lacquer, and intricate detailing bring depth and authenticity to interiors, offering a rare glimpse into historic Chinese daily life and ceremonial tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntique Chinese wedding basket, c.1890\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1484\" data-section-id=\"1ksapmg\"\u003eOrigin: Shanxi Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1519\" data-section-id=\"889cbs\"\u003eMaterial: Wood with original lacquer and hand-painted decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1588\" data-section-id=\"1n9gyx0\"\u003eTiered interior with fitted lid and carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1644\" data-section-id=\"e1tj80\"\u003eTraditional use in wedding ceremonies for transporting gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1709\" data-section-id=\"1jg85zl\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece with age-related wear and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1766\" data-section-id=\"1knvxr2\"\u003eIdeal as decorative storage or statement interior accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1766\" data-section-id=\"1knvxr2\"\u003eW:35cm D:33cm H:43cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orchid Direct LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56236022759803,"sku":"RB-WB","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/5831\/6226\/files\/chinese_antique_wedding_basket-RB-B-117.jpg?v=1778068343","url":"https:\/\/www.orchidfurniture.co.uk\/products\/hongyun-chinese-antique-copper-brazier-c-1920-copy","provider":"Orchid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}