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Fishing-Style Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a brown woven basket. The basket is made of thin, dark brown wicker or rattan strips woven together in a pattern. It has a wide mouth and tapers down to a narrower base. The basket is shaped like a vase, with a rounded body and a flat bottom. It appears to be made of natural fibers and has a rustic, earthy look. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the basket. The basket is titled "Fishing-Style Basket" and is the work of an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bamboo (madake)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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