VTG Rattan Wicker Basket Rice Scoop Red handle - Read Description!

I found this leaf shaped basket in a trunk at my Dad's house after he passed away (non-smoking, no pets). I remember it being hung in our dining room in the 1950s when my mother had Asian themed wall paper. From googling I assume it would be called a rice basket which does fit with the theme she had. It could be used as my mother used it - to hang on a wall, or, possibly on a shelf to collect small items although it does not have a flat bottom.

The handle is laced with plastic lacing (boondoggle) and had come loose. I repaired it with a spot of hot glue. See the picture to see how the lace is glued on the back of the handle.

Measurements are approximate (see pictures taken with yardstick):

Length or Height including handle - 18" Length or height of basket - 11" Width across basket at widest part - 11" Depth - about 2" at deepest part.

Please feel free to ask questions!