Antique Chinese Two Tiered Wedding & Gift Basket Bamboo & Lacquer Haori Pale blue with cherry blossoms

Pale blue with cherry blossoms and a gold rim

Titled "Somei" c

Jacoulet combined traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with Western influences

Hand carved and made from one piece of keyaki or Japanse elm

The date is written as the 3rd Year of Enpo

Antique Chinese Two Tiered Wedding & Gift Basket Bamboo & Lacquer Haori Pale blue with cherry blossomsAntique Chinese lacquer multi layered wedding baskets are intricately crafted containers traditionally used to present gifts during weddings and other auspicious occasions. Made from finely woven bamboo or wood and coated with layers of glossy black or red lacquer, these baskets often feature elaborate gold painted or carved motifs symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and longevity. The tiered design allowed families to pack a variety of offerings, such