Provincial Burden Basket

Carved from pine wood, this sturdy bucket made the hard work of harvesting grain a little easier for farmers living in the provincial region of Hebei. Paired with a similar container, the container was balanced on a pole threaded through the large raised handles. Years of use have weathered the Qing-dynasty bucket with priceless authenticity and a functional essence that lives on as a basket for magazine, firewood, or balls of yarn.