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Fishing-Style Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a woven basket titled "Fishing-Style Basket" by an unknown artist. The basket is made of dark-colored woven material and resembles a vase. The basket features a flat, rounded top and a narrow neck. The neck is slightly wider at the bottom than at the top. The base of the basket is bulbous. The basket has a metal handle on the right side, near the top. The background of the image is plain white. The basket appears to be made of woven fibers, possibly wood or plant material. The pattern of the weave is intricate and uniform. The metal handle is looped and attached to the basket with a small decorative element. The overall shape of the basket is symmetrical. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Rattan with metal detail
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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