DepartmentAsia
Rice seedling basket
NameBasket
Place madeThailand, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumRattan, bamboo, metal, wax, resin
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/16 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (28.1 x 23.1 x 23.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Clare Brett Smith
Object numberA.2012.3.37ab
DescriptionTall, slender, lidded basket (a) with round opening and round top half. At just above mid point are four metal loops woven into the basket and a widening in the weaving pattern. Below this point the basket narrows to a rectangular bottom, with bamboo crossing across bottom, bent at corners and running up sides to just below the loops. The lid (b) has a slightly convex top and straight sides. The basket top and bottom are sealed with wax and resin and are woven with thin horizontal weavers over 1/4" wide splints.
