DepartmentAsia
Basket
NameBasket
Place madePhilippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumRattan, wood
DimensionsOverall: 7 11/16 x 20 1/2 in. (19.5 x 52 cm)
Credit LineGift of Clare Brett Smith
Object numberA.2012.3.45
DescriptionWide, round rimmed basket of light-medium brown and dull surface has flat, square bottom of wide paired wood splints. The sides flare out relatively straight to the rim and are woven horizontally. The basket is lashed to a square, thick wood frame at the base. Centered half way down the exterior sides are a group of three twisted vines, suspended by twined and plaited supports to the bamboo wrapped rim and body.
