DepartmentAsia

Rice storage basket (Ulbong)

NameBasket

Place madePhilippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumRattan

DimensionsOverall: 10 5/8 x 11 7/16 x 12 3/16 in. (27 x 29 x 31 cm)

Credit LineGift of Clare Brett Smith

Object numberA.2012.3.29ab

DescriptionMedium dark brown basket (a) with separate lid (b) and thin, round plaited handle tied on low on neck. Basket of rounded form with flaring foot finished with plaited edge. The lid has a slightly concave top and slightly rounded (convex) sides. Basket has a short, straight neck. Both handle and lid darkened from use. Weaving over coiled twig construction.