Antique Chinese Wedding Basket, Red Lacquer, Porcelain Plaque Insert, 3 tier. The basket is in very good antique condition! It measures approx 8x8 If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Wedding rituals are one of the most significant and long lasting customs in China. This type basket was used for the presentation of gifts which were carried in the various stacked compartments. The gifts represented the couple's engagement, the groom's promises to the bride's family and the acceptance of the bride and groom into each other's family. These wedding baskets range from the most simple designs to the most elaborate which were given by very wealthy families.