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Flower Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Flower Basket" by artist unknown. Brown wicker basket with handle on each side. The basket has a wide mouth and narrows towards the bottom. Two handles are on either side near the top. The handles are made of woven material, forming a circular pattern. The basket appears to be made of thin strips of wicker woven together. The background is gray. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Bamboo, lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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