Vintage 1900 Red Dragon Wooden Basket Oil Bottles contemporary photos and rare historical

contemporary photos and rare historical images accompany in-depth analyses of milestone cars and events

A glorious Victorian re tinned copper A&N CSL heavy gauge copper bain marie set comprising bain marie

casts his flies

finished in a warm brushed gold tone

Made during occupied Japan

Vintage 1900 Red Dragon Wooden Basket Oil Bottles contemporary photos and rare historicalThis 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