Basket - Wood - Chinese bridesman

This is an antique Chinese red lacquer box or bridal basket (wedding basket / food container), traditionally used in Asia for transporting gifts, dowries, or meals. Material and finish: Made of wood and finished with a red lacquer coating, often complemented by hand-carved and gilded (gold) wooden details on the stand and the handle. Features: The item has a round or oval shape with a lid, brass or metal fittings, and a gracefully carved handle in which traditional auspicious motifs or animals are often incorporated.