Large Early-20th Century Asian Fishing Creel / Basket

Offering an antique, early-20th century Asian fishing creel / basket. This beautifully handwoven rattan basket was originally designed to secure, store, and transport fish. It exhibits a large, bulbous shape with a beautiful handwoven trellis-style overlay. The unique size and shape of this primitive basket, along with its mahogany patina and intricate weave, adds interest to any room décor. Use as a standalone table centerpiece or as a decorative accent atop (or below) a large furniture piece. Also looks lovely as a floor vase and can be further embellished with an arrangement of dried branches or flowers.