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Black and red lacquered basket with fine split bamboo weave on a broad bamboo frame. Wood faced interior with black lacquer finish. Lid has a round medallion with an elaborate border design and a center panel line design done in gold with a design of a branch with two peaches and bird. Calligraphy in panel bearing a date of 1824 (Tao Kuang Period).

1985.041.001