Chinese Stone Carved Basket with Mythical Beasts, Archaic Motifs , Braided Handle ws5021S Boxes Not merely a decorative piece

Not merely a decorative piece

hinged handle and vertical bracing strips on the sides are made of darker

Condition: Not perfect on the edge

a variation on the details for hand drawing graphic

Chinese Stone Carved Basket with Mythical Beasts, Archaic Motifs , Braided Handle ws5021S Boxes Not merely a decorative pieceDiscover an exquisite masterpiece with this meticulously carved cintage Chinese stone basket, an extraordinary collector's piece that seamlessly marries classical symbolism with peerless lapidary artistry. Expertly sculpted from rich, mottled celadon and russet jade color stone, the vessel features a sturdy, beautifully braided handle arching gracefully over a rectangular body adorned with delicate, low relief archaic scroll motifs. Framing either end