{"product_id":"antique-primitive-oak-splint-buttocks-basket-gods-eye-gathering-egg-basket-late-19th-century","title":"Antique Primitive Oak Splint Buttocks Basket, God's Eye Gathering Egg Basket, Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic antique hand-woven white oak splint \"buttocks\" or melon gathering basket, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century (c. 1880–1920).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted using traditional rural basketry techniques, this piece features hand-riven wood splints woven over a sturdy ribbed frame with a carved bentwood hoop handle. Both ends of the handle are secured to the rim with intricate, tightly wrapped \"God's Eye\" lashings. Over a century of age has given the wood a rich, warm, oxidized dark-brown patina that brings instant rustic charm to primitive, farmhouse, or cabin decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 12.5 inches (31.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 11.5 inches (29.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (to top of handle): 10 inches (25.4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with honest age-related wear. The bentwood handle, wrapped bindings, upper rim, and God's Eye knots are sturdy, intact, and display beautifully. Please note that there are few broken, frayed, or missing splints on the underside\/base of the basket (as clearly shown in the bottom photo). Because of this wear to the base, it is best suited for decorative display or holding lightweight items rather than heavy gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to reach out with any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68080998973545,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Buttocks-Basket.jpg?v=1794700223","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/antique-primitive-oak-splint-buttocks-basket-gods-eye-gathering-egg-basket-late-19th-century","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}