Netsuke Basket

Black and white image of a Netsuke Basket by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The basket has a round body made of woven material, possibly wood or bamboo, with horizontal and vertical stripes. The basket has a lid with a small knob on top and a handle on the side. The basket's body and lid are connected by a cord made of braided material. The cord is long and has a knot tied in it, with one end looped and the other end extending out to the left. The basket and cord are sitting on a plain white surface. The image is in black and white.