Old Chinese wooden water bucket - Wabi-Sabi style

Authentic ancient Chinese water bucket (palanche bucket) made of weathered solid wood, dating from the early 20th century. A charming handcrafted piece, ideal for adding an ethnic, rustic, or wabi-sabi touch to your interior. Details and finishes: • Materials: Wooden slats assembled with a beautiful natural patina. • Braided metal band around the body and handle, adorned with decorative scrolls carved in relief on the uprights. Usage ideas: Perfect repurposed as a planter (for dried plants, Ikebana arrangements, or a waterproof indoor pot), as an elegant magazine holder next to a sofa, or as a storage basket in an entryway or bathroom. Dimensions: • Total height (with handle): 46 cm. • Width: 40 cm. • Depth: 24 cm. Weight: 2.185 kg. Condition: Very good overall condition for its age. Shows signs of use, scratches, and authentic marks of time that add to its charm (see detailed photos). Solid and stable structure.