This beautiful horse is made of metal and enameled in blue with a floral pattern. In Chinese culture horses represent power and nobility and are an important part of Chinese history. Nobility is good.
The finish of this gorgeous, aromatic piece highlights the grain of the wood. Sandalwood retains its fragrance for decades and the beauty of this piece is timeless.
This basket would have originally been intended to gather apples or other fruit. The basket is slightly oval with a wrapped reinforced rim where the handle is attached. The simple, rustic handle is not much more than bent wood that was carved so it could be inserted into the rim.We are not certain of the age of this Chinese rattan basket so we are referring to it as vintage. This is still a beautiful example of the skill of basket weaving with a graceful, rustic look.