Vintage 1900 Red Dragon Wooden Basket Cake Stands a milk white small pitcher

a milk white small pitcher with a handle featuring a butterfly fluttering on top

or cocktail glasses

each piece is a study in balance

and lightweight garden trug

Vintage 1900 Red Dragon Wooden Basket Cake Stands a milk white small pitcherThis turn of the century Chinese wooden lidded basket features its original hand painted red dragon and floral motif. Bold and expressive, the decoration reflects a time when everyday utilitarian objects were also canvases for folk symbolism and artistry. The paint has aged with grace, showing areas of wear that reveal the history and handling of the piece while preserving the strength of the imagery. Today it stands as a sculptural object as much as