Gilded and Silver-Plated Bronze Basket with a Rat - Lot 164

Gilded and Silver-Plated Bronze Basket with a Rat An elegant decorative basket made of bronze, partially gilded and silver-plated, richly adorned with foliage, flowers, bamboo stalks, and animal motifs in relief. A finely modeled rat sits on the rim of the basket, lending the piece a naturalistic and original touch. The interior features beautiful gilding that contrasts with the dark patina of the exterior. A high-quality decorative piece, likely made in the Far East in the late 19th or early 20th century. Details: object, decorative basket; subject, rat and plant motifs; material, partially gilded and silver-plated bronze; probable origin, Far East, probable date: late 19th or early 20th century, height: 25 cm, basket diameter: 11 cm, condition: good vintage condition with slight signs of wear and patina.