Basket Item Number: Edz1361 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Four-piece, three-tiered, round cake basket in black lacquered wicker work with gold, swirl, line and floral designs. Part a: base with stand-up handle; four orange/red painted sections; prominent wicker work in two horizontal sets divided by a black band. Handle of bamboo slats with red painted bands at corners; curved, forged metal handle at top attached with two curved metal strips. Part b: centre tray with middle orange/red section with prominent wicker work. Part c: top tray with gold painted twining through centre of wicker work. Part d: lid; top and sides made of orange/red wicker work; top centre features a back section with scalloped edges and a faint floral design painted in gold.
Carrying basket used either for sending presents of food, or used for serving cakes, etc. at ceremonial occasions.
for carrying