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Basket Inrō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black woven basket purse with a strap. The purse is rectangular and made of woven material, possibly bamboo or rattan. It has a flap covering the top with a tie in the center. A long strap is attached to the top of the purse, tied in a knot. The background is light gray. The title of the image is "Basket Inrō" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bamboo
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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