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Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a woven basket with a bulbous body and narrow neck. The basket is made of thin strips of light-brown material, possibly wood or bamboo, woven together in a pattern. The body of the basket is bulbous and rounded, with a narrow neck that flares out into a wide mouth. The background is a plain gray color. "Basket" by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bamboo
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
485 × 624 px
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