Sake Barrel and Bamboo Food Basket

Description:

Sake Barrel and Bamboo Food Basket, Japan and China, the square barrel with fourteen planes fastened with two bronze bands, lightly lacquered, ht. to handle 11 3/8; and the oval basket with a strap handle over the top, decorated with symbols of auspicious meanings in gold against a red ground, ht. to handle 13 1/4, dia. 12 3/4 x 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $150-250

wear and tear with minor chips along edges, scracthes, loss of gilt and details.


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