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Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wicker basket with two handles. Wicker pattern on the top half runs horizontally around the basket, while the bottom half has a mix of horizontal and triangular patterns. A braided rope-like design wraps around the middle section. The basket is taller than it is wide. The background is light gray. "Basket" by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bamboo
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
456 × 625 px
Museum record:
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