19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet Japanese lacquerware by William Cowper

by William Cowper

I especially love the border of tiny little arrows and the wonderful sculptural berry shaped handle at the center

but his face makes me think he could be a puppy

represent Chassid

19th century I believe

19th Century American Two-Tiered Wirework Basket on Scrolled Feet Japanese lacquerware by William CowperI've become a big fan of Victorian era wirework such great lines, and casting such great shadows, and I love how present the hand of the maker feels. And the form of this two tiered basket is just terrific I think, right down to those wonderful scrolled feet! I found a very similar piece recently sold at auction, which makes me sure it is late ish 19th c, American. I was thinking it would be THE perfect thing for displaying a beautiful collection of