Lot 26: Indian Painted Box and Red Lacquer Basket Stand

Indian Painted Box and Asian Red Lacquer Basket Stand, 2 items total. 1st item: Indian painted wooden box, polychrome decoration of male and female figures in landscape settings. Old metal loop hinges, corner braces and hook and eye closure (lacking hook) 5 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D. 19th century. 2nd item: Asian red and black lacquer circular covered basket in the shape of a pedestal; top lifts to reveal wicker lined storage compartment. 9 1/2" H x 11 1/2" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Some wear and losses to paint and considerable shrinkage to wood, part of closure missing. 2nd item: Overall craquelure to exterior. Breaks, stains and wear to woven interior.