Chinese Famille Rose basket, reticulated sides with borders decorated in alternating panels depicting Mandarin figures and birds and butterflies; gilt background with butterfly and floral motif. Bottom also features alternating panels of figures and is centered by a medallion painted with a bird of paradise or phoenix. 4"H x 10-1/2"W x 9-1/2"D. Qing Dynasty, Early to mid 19th century. Condition: Old repair to rim on one side, 1" hairline to rim on other side, old 1" repair to reticulated portion of side. Condition: Old repair to rim on one side, 1" hairline to rim on other side, old 1" repair to reticulated portion of side.