Lot

71 x 47 x 41 cm

wood sculpture

Chinese wedding basket, auspicious basket, is a traditional lacquer basket used by the "peranakan" community, for ceremonial purposes, was used to carry engagement gifts from the bride such as traditional cakes, sweets and fruits among families in the 12 days that The wedding preceded. transport of offerings during ancestor worship rituals. Currently, these pieces are valued as collector‘s items and decoration pieces that preserve the cultural heritage "Penakan", northern China, late 19th century. XIX. Acquired at Christie‘s auction in London in 1987.