19th Century Chinese Two Tiered Picnic Basket Decorative Juban: Sleeve end to sleeve

Juban: Sleeve end to sleeve end 77cm

Locally based blacksmith

clinging firmly to surfaces and growing rapidly

It would originally have been made as one of a pair

showcasing the structural technique of Nunome (cloth-weave pattern)

19th Century Chinese Two Tiered Picnic Basket Decorative Juban: Sleeve end to sleeveThis stunning piece is either a picnic or lunch box, which originated in China within the 19th Century. It has 2 compartments which slide upwards to access, making it the perfect small picnic basket. It is made from rattan and wicker, whilst also holding all of its original metalwork, and it has a stunning dark red patina throughout. The basket lid and first compartment can be removed. This basket would make an excellent picnic basket or unique