Large 19th Century Chinese Woven Rice Basket With Wooden Handle Art Nouveau

Large 19th Century Chinese Woven Rice Basket With Wooden Handle Art NouveauA stunning 19th century Chinese woven rice basket with bentwood handle. The basket has some marks and wear commensurate with age but remains in a clean and stable condition with all weaving remaining tight and the handle secure. A very attractive piece. Dimensions Height including handle: 61cm Diameter (at widest point): 39. 5cm Weight: 2. 2kg

there are some small losses commensurate with age but overall the stationary box remains in a very good and original condition

Height: 13

1845 in Plzen

Weight: 44 grams

Total silver weight: 221 grams

The brooch boasts both yellow and rose gold and 18 seed pearls

A fine mid-19th century rosewood and mother of pearl writing box with an ox blood leather and gilt interior

Each glass has a finely decorated gilt foliate design to the bowl with a gilt rim

The lantern has a pierced brass gallery and apron with desirable verdigris to the interior which highlights the age of the piece and adds to its character

housed in matching green wood frames

often painting sunrise and sunsets

who was noted as being in business at 316