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Flower Basket (Hanakago) in the Shape of a Flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown woven basket with a wide, shallow bowl and a narrow base. The bowl has a flat bottom and sloping sides. The base is made up of three curved legs that are woven together. The entire piece is made from thin strips of brown material, possibly wood or bamboo, woven together. The background is a gradient of gray, with the top being darker and the bottom being lighter. The basket is titled "Flower Basket (Hanakago) in the Shape of a Flower".

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Bamboo, rattan
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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