Cricket Cage (uncertain)

Basket

37-24-17.2

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 37-24-17.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century - 1937
Section Asian
Materials Basketry | Bamboo
Technique Basketry | Twilled | Woven | Openwork
Description

Ornate basket of fine splints in twilled weave. Probably bamboo. Various designs. Open work. Bottom and cover separate. Possibly cricket cage.

Height 9 cm
Outside Diameter 23 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. David English Dallam, 1937

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