Rare 1920s Chinese Tea or Sewing Basket with Gesso / Barbola Work on Lid

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We have for sale a Rare 1920s Chinese Tea or Sewing Basket with Gesso / Barbola Work on the Lid.
Exceptional oriental tea or sewing basket consistent with circa 1920s. This fine reed basket features a lid with a decorative Gesso applique of a dogwood branch. Lid fits snug yet is easily removed and replaced.
A beautiful storage piece for tea, sewing notions, even small office supplies


History;
Gesso work refers to the decorative floral embellishment that is applied to frames, wicker pieces, and furniture. The term Gesso is interchangeable with Barbola, a substitute for hand-carved wood. It's a plaster like powder with added ingredients along with water that's mixed into a paste then poured into a mold. When dry it's painted and glued to the object, then varnished.


Circa; 1900 - 1930s
Marked: Ink on old paper stamp ‘Made in China’
Measures: 12” diameter and 5” high
Condition: This item is in very good vintage condition

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Sku# 3030