Basket with Lid

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Basket with Lid

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Thai

The decorative, bamboo-wrapped handle on this piece, typical of such baskets, accentuates the fine weaving of its body. On the cover, the rabbit-shaped knob sits on a central medallion of wood that features mother-of-pearl inlay.

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Object Details

Title:

Basket with Lid

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Thai

Medium:

Bamboo, wood with mother-of-pearl inlay, wire

Dimensions:

9 × 10 1/8 × 14 inches (22.9 × 25.7 × 35.6 cm)

Classification:

Tools/Equipment

Credit Line:

Gift of Ira Brind, 2012

Accession Number:

2012-161-42a,b

Geography:

Made in Thailand, Asia

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