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Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a woven basket by an unknown artist. The basket is circular with a wide mouth and a flat bottom. It has a light brown color with darker brown accents. The basket is woven from thin strips of material, possibly wood or plant fibers. The weaving pattern is a simple over-under pattern. The edge of the basket is woven in a zigzag pattern. The basket is sitting on a plain white surface. The background is a plain white color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bamboo
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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