A Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Chestnut Basket and Tray

19th century, porcelain hand painted in underglaze blue with traditional Canton decoration, reticulated sides to the basket, braided handles, together with a that appears to be a marriage to basket, tray with reticulated border surrounding central image of flowers and buddhist treasure motifs.

Basket 4 7/8 x 11 x 9 1/2 in., Underplate 1 x 9 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Good estate condition; a small area of professional restoration to rim near one handle on the basket.