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Basket with crabs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a basket with crabs. The basket is made of carved gray stone or glass and has a rounded body. It features a wicker-like texture on its surface. There are two crab handles on either side and a large crab on top. The crabs are intricately carved. The basket has a wide base and narrows toward the top. The background of the image is light grey. The work is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gray amethyst
Culture
China
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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