S/1356 Willow Quilling Basket

A most unusual and finely made quilling basket, with a fixed overhead handle inscribed on the base: 'made in Lake of Orta by peasants, North Italy'. The whole is in fine condition throughout.

Sold 11 in. (28 cm.) Wide
7½ in. (19 cm.) Deep
7½ in. (19 cm.) High
Italian Circa 1900