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Boat-Shaped Fruit Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown woven boat-shaped fruit basket with handle, on a short wooden stand. The basket has a rounded rectangular shape with a flat base. Long, thin handle made of the same material as the basket, rising from the sides and curving over the top. The basket appears to be made of wicker or rattan. The background is a plain gray color. The artist of this piece is unknown. The title of the piece is "Boat-Shaped Fruit Basket".

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Bamboo (madake and rattan)
Culture:
Japan or China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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