Matchmaker's basket with a lid

Title
Matchmaker's basket with a lid
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: H:41.5 x W:30 x D:28 cm
Accession No.
2007-55252
Credit Line
Gift of Mdm. Linda Yong Poh Nyong in memory of her parents, Mr. Yong Tien Meng and Mdm. Chan Nyuen Lan

This is a matchmaker’s basket with a lid that is made from rattan and decorated with a flower motif. Such baskets were commonly used during Chinese wedding ceremonies.