{"product_id":"19th-century-asian-woven-basket","title":"19th Century Asian Woven Basket","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWeaving and basket making has had an important role in Chinese history and culture for thousands of years. In ancient China, baskets were used for a variety of practical everyday purposes, including agricultural tasks during harvest season to store and measure grains This antique basket features a beautifully woven body with a bent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #374151;\" color=\"#374151\"\u003ebamboo ring around the top. In order for a basket to be serviceable and last a long time, the weaving work had to be done masterfully by skilled artisans. Only the finest examples are found today since the other ones did not survive. This antique decorative container has a rounded bottom so it wont stand by itself but it will make a darling decorative element in your boho or farmhouse style decor. The old Chinese shows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a naturally oxidized patina showing discoloration and muted colors from long exposure to the elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Bamboo\/Reed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 9\"(L) x 9“(D) x 13\"(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: \u003c\/span\u003eThis basket is in very good condition considering the age of the piece. It has a beautiful age worn patina and shows wear common with age and usage. It may show loose strings or weaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo and reed, with bent bamboo ring rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\"L × 9\"D × 13\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, 19th century; Chinese basket-weaving tradition; bamboo and reed, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition for its age; beautiful age-worn patina, may show loose strings or weaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded bottom designed as a decorative piece, not freestanding; naturally oxidized patina with discoloration and muted tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572304986274,"sku":"IMG_1075","price":245.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/9517\/6610\/files\/IMG_1075_7da25f1a-ed1f-4165-9bd9-272a9feb25d4.jpg?v=1787645914","url":"https:\/\/farmhousekitchenandbath.shop\/products\/19th-century-asian-woven-basket","provider":"farmhousekitchenandbath.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}