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Covered Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black woven basket with a handle. The basket is round and has a domed lid. The body and lid are made of thin, woven strips of material, possibly wood or bamboo. The handle is made of thicker, braided strips of the same material. The base of the basket is round and has a decorative edge. The background is light gray. Covered Basket by Kakuo Nomura.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bamboo
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 441 px
Public Domain
Yes
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