Vintage Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket - Ca 1920's Slippers cabinet of curiosities or collection

cabinet of curiosities or collection of antique metalwork

and was constructed from elm and walnut wood

This old Tibetan thangka depicts Raktayamari embracing his consort Vajravetali in the yab-yum pose

clothes scholarly objects and valuables

A highly decorative reproduction ceremonial hat used for weddings and festivals by the Miao tribe of Guizhou Province

Vintage Elm Farmers Vegetable Basket - Ca 1920's Slippers cabinet of curiosities or collectionA beautifully weathered Chinese farmers basket handcrafted from elm and dating to the early 20th century. Originally used for carrying vegetables and produce to local markets, this practical rural object embodies the honest simplicity and craftsmanship of traditional agrarian life. Constructed from thick elm planks with hand cut dovetail joints, the basket features a substantial arched carrying handle secured with traditional wooden locking wedges.