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Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a large woven basket by artist Kanaq. The basket has a wide mouth and a narrow base with three legs. The body of the basket is bulbous with two handles on either side. The entire basket is woven from dark-colored material, possibly wood or plant fibers. A triangular design is on the front. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Fine rattan
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
483 × 624 px
Museum record:
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