Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Basket – 1910 Gengxu Mark – 3-Tier Box

Description

View Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Basket – 1910 Gengxu Mark – 3-Tier Box with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is an antique Chinese three-tier red lacquered wedding basket, dating to the Gengxu Year (1910) — the second year of the Xuantong reign during the late Qing Dynasty. • Interior lacquer shows age-related cracking and loss. This is an antique Chinese three-tier red lacquered wedding basket, dating to the Gengxu Year (1910) — the second year of the Xuantong reign during the late Qing Dynasty. The basket is made from wood and finely woven bamboo, finished in red lacquer with a tall handle and traditional metal hardware. These types of baskets were historically used in weddings, dowry ceremonies, or as ornate food or gift containers. Today, they are cherished as decorative pieces and examples of Chinese folk craftsmanship. Inscriptions: • One side is inscribed with “庚戌年置”, indicating it was made in 1910. • The reverse reads “秦務本堂”, likely referencing a traditional herbal medicine shop or household name. Condition: • Missing original key for the metal latch • Visible damage and wear to lacquer and structure from age • No cleaning or restoration has been done — item is in original as-found condition, with dust and surface buildup • Interior lacquer shows age-related cracking and loss • Overall stable but aged condition appropriate for its era Please review all photos for condition details. Approximate Dimensions: • Height (with handle): 11.5 inches • Length (side to side): 9 inches • Width (front to back): 4.5 inches • Weight: 23.5 ounces A true example of late Qing Dynasty material culture — perfect for collectors of Asian antiques, decorators, or admirers of traditional Chinese design. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Boxes.

Primary Material

Wood

Color

Red

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

1900-1940

Country of Origin

China