Excellent Antique Northern Chinese Bamboo woven Basket with A Metal Locking Stick and beautiful flower shaped old metal plate on the lid where the stick goes through. The original very thick lacquer coating built on the broad bamboo handles is to protect the surface of the handle, hence, elongate the life span of the the handle while providing more comfortable experience using it. One notices the aged patina on the woven broad bamboo threads of the basket body is particularly beautiful as it is uniquely attractive of the bamboo material. Such basket might be used for personal belongs as well as for carrying food.

Dimensions: 14 3/8" L x 8 3/4" W x 12 1/4" H

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