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A Large Red Lacquer 3 Tier Dowry Basket C1890-1910
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A Large Red Lacquer 3 Tier Dowry Basket C1890-1910

19th century
Description

Large 3 tier Red lacquer dowry or marriage basket with carrying handle.

Hand painted panels through out of mythical gods & warriors.

In untouched & strong condition.

From Southern China,

Dating to 1890-1910

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Chinese Lacquer Dowry Basket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245579
Description
Large 3 tier Red lacquer dowry or marriage basket with carrying handle.

Hand painted panels through out of mythical gods & warriors.

In untouched & strong condition.

From Southern China,

Dating to 1890-1910

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Chinese Lacquer Dowry Basket to the 19th Century.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245579
Junk Antiques & Interiors
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle.
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Archive I An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle.

A Large Red Lacquer 3 Tier Dowry Basket C1890-1910

Archive II An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View II
Archive III An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View III
Archive IV An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View IV
Archive V An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View V
Archive VI An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View VI
Archive VII An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View VII
Archive VIII An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View VIII
Archive IX An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View IX
Archive X An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View X
Archive XI An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View XI
Archive XII An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle. View XII
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An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle.
A Large Red Lacquer 3 Tier Dowry Basket C1890-1910
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An octagonal three-tiered Chinese lacquer dowry basket featuring hand-painted figurative scenes on red panels with black borders and an arched overhead handle.
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  • ObjectDowry Baskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Qing Dynasty
  • MaterialWood, Bamboo, Lacquer
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsOctagonal tiered compartments, Hand-painted figurative panels, Arched overhead handle, Black lacquer border details
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This large three-tier dowry basket comes from Southern China and dates to the 19th Century, specifically the period between 1890 and 1910, in the Chinese Qing Dynasty style. The piece is constructed from wood, bamboo, and lacquer with an overall red colour palette, accented by black lacquer border details and an arched overhead handle wrapped in light-coloured bamboo strips at the grips. Hand-painted figurative panels in yellow and black tones depict mythical gods and warriors across the octagonal tiered compartments, complemented by gold floral motifs on the lower black section. Natural age-related wear, surface scuffs, and craquelure are visible across the painted surfaces, while the hardware includes structural wooden framing and a central metal latch on the top cover. Practical dimensions are 48 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this decorative lidded container works well placed on top of a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway as a storage container or focal decorative accent.

FAQs

A Chinese dowry basket, or wedding basket, is a multi-tiered lacquered container traditionally used in Chinese culture during wedding processions. These vessels carried gifts, food, or textiles from the family of the bride to the home of the groom, often featuring hand-painted figurative scenes and decorative gilding.

These containers were typically constructed from timber, woven bamboo, and bentwood, assembled in stacked octagonal or circular tiers held together with a fixed overhead handle. Surfaces were coated with multiple layers of natural sap lacquer, then decorated with hand-painted pigments, gilding, and metal reinforcement fittings.

Authentic late Qing dynasty pieces exhibit natural signs of age, including fine surface craquelure, paint oxidisation, or minor shrinkage along timber joints. Genuine lacquer displays depth of colour, wear along high-touch edges, and hand-applied brushwork featuring traditional figurative motifs rather than uniform stencil work.

A decorative tiered basket serves as a focal point when placed on a sideboard, console table, or deep window sill. It integrates into modern, eclectic, or Asian-inspired interiors, functioning as a standalone sculptural object or as hidden storage for small items.

Antique lacquerware should be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent timber warping or lacquer lifting. Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical solvents, polish, or water immersion.
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