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Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown woven basket, titled "Basket" by an unknown artist. The basket has a wide mouth and a narrow base with four short legs. The body of the basket is cylindrical and features a repeating pattern of woven lines and shapes. A handle is attached to the side, and the rim is made of thicker, twisted material. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bamboo and rattan
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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