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Hanging Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woven wicker hanging basket with two handles. The basket is tall and narrow with a wide mouth, made from dark brown wicker. It features a leather-like material woven into an X on the front and a braided cord down the center. Two curved handles are on either side near the top. The background is gray. Hanging Basket by Simon Pearce.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Rattan or bamboo
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
475 × 625 px
Museum record:
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