Antique Chinese Woven Bamboo Rattan Openwork Tray Basket Late Qing Republic 11"

Up for offer here is an antique, later 19th century, 1890 - 1899, Qing period, woven bamboo and rattan tray basket from Southern China Masterfully hand-crafted from natural bent bamboo, rattan peel, and split reed, this shallow circular basket features a striking openwork lattice or diamond mesh wall and an intricate braided, looped scalloped rim. The underside is reinforced with its original steam-bent cross-brace wooden supports and raised foot rim, providing structural stability. This has a rich, warm, dark aged patina throughout, showing honest age. Perfect as a Chinoiserie tabletop centerpiece, fruit display tray, or addition to an antique basket collection. Very good antique pre-owned condition. A few areas of breakage, to be expected on an item of this age and material. Measures approximately 11 wide x 2.5 deep.