Vintage Black Wooden Water Bucket MCFIX Our black lacquer version is

Our black lacquer version is a faithful reproduction of this classic design

poplar wood

which sits beautifully against the warm red lacquer

The decoration includes fish around the outside - symbols for good luck

Vintage Black Wooden Water Bucket MCFIX Our black lacquer version isShanxi, circa 1960 These old buckets are from Shanxi province, each adorned with a single character on the front. The buckets are in their original shape and finish, now worn to a lovely patina. The shaped handles are typical of Shanxi design. The character on the bucket shown here to the left is (gng), meaning public or communal. The character on the bucket shown to the right is (s), meaning private or individual. This might have been an indication