Superb Chinese Export Hand Painted Reticulated Chestnut Basket of oval outline, early Daoguang period. 

The oval base with underglaze blue decoration depicting a Temple and Lake scene.  

Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses and no restoration.  

Height: 3.5" (9cm). Width: (at widest) 9.25" (23.5cm). Depth: 8.25” (21cm).