An Antique Chinese Lidded Bamboo Basket with Peking Glass Bangles, Peking Glass Beads, and Antique Copper Cash Coins

10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm) in Diameter x 3 ¾ inches (9.5 cm) deep

Circa: Early 20^th Century

Condition: Very Good: There is some light wear and appropriate patination and dust.

Description: This basket is an excellent example of antique Asian coiled basketry. The translucent Peking glass bangles are colored an exquisite goldish red-orange. The bangle on the lid is 3 ¼ inches in diameter. The two Peking glass bangles on the sides are 1 ½ inches in diameter. There is one large green Peking glass bead attached to the lid. There are two smaller green Peking glass beads and one carnelian colored Peking glass bead also decorating the lid. There are 5 copper cash coins also as part of the lid décor. (I believe these coins are 19^th century).

The item was part of an Orinda, California estate with no collection history.

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