{"product_id":"antique-chinese-lacquered-wedding-basket","title":"Antique Chinese Lacquered Wedding Basket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1724\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn antique Chinese lacquered basket of octagonal form, retaining its original bentwood carrying handle and hand-painted decoration.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eThe warm lacquered surface is decorated with birds, flowering branches and scrolling foliage, while remnants of the original red lacquer remain visible around the rim and foot. The hand-painted decoration has mellowed over time, giving the basket a rich depth of colour and a character that only comes with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eOriginally intended for carrying food or ceremonial gifts, it now makes an unusual decorative object for a console, open shelving or dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eThe basket displays honest signs of age, including surface wear, shrinkage cracks and losses to the lacquer, all consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winnow Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54054516851031,"sku":"DEC-SE -VIN-232","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/6384\/3671\/files\/IMG_4732_54f0b238-50cb-4fcc-b5b8-082406d1a4fa.jpg?v=1784296617","url":"https:\/\/winnowhome.co.uk\/products\/antique-chinese-lacquered-wedding-basket","provider":"Winnow Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}