Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Grain Dou Basket, Yellow Lacquer

A handcrafted wooden basket “dou” with metal fittings. Most dous were un-decorated, working containers, used in the country for gathering …
A handcrafted wooden basket “dou” with metal fittings. Most dous were un-decorated, working containers, used in the country for gathering and transporting rice or grain. Ideal to organize your collection of reading materials. You can place it by a chair and store your favorite books, newspapers or magazines, or by the entryway to store accessories like hats, gloves and scarves.