Cricket Cage (uncertain)

Basket

37-24-17.1

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 37-24-17.1
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 2.3 cm
Outside Diameter 23 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. David English Dallam, 1937

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