• Old Japanese folk basket with repairs, bamboo frame with braided grass reinforcement
  • Late 19th century Meiji folk basket side view showing bamboo and grass repairs
  • Close-up of braided grass reinforcement repair on Japanese folk bamboo basket
  • Detail of bamboo frame construction on old Japanese folk basket with repairs
  • Interior view of 19th century Japanese folk basket used for winnowing grain
  • Rim repair detail on Meiji period Japanese bamboo and grass folk basket
  • Heavy use wear pattern on late 19th century Japanese folk basket, 18-inch diameter
  • Alternate angle of Meiji period Japanese bamboo folk basket showing condition
  • Bottom of Japanese folk bamboo basket showing base weave and repair
  • Close-up of bamboo split and grass braiding on folk basket repair
  • Side view of old Japanese folk basket showing natural material aging
  • Detail of worn bamboo surface and age patina on folk Japanese basket
  • Full spread view of Meiji period Japanese folk bamboo basket with repairs
  • Alternate perspective of old Japanese folk basket showing construction
  • Overall condition view of late 19th century Japanese bamboo folk basket
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Folk Basket

Folk Basket

950
950
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Old folk basket with repairs. The bamboo frame reinforced with a braided fibrous material, possibly a type of grass. Possibly used as for winnowing or to carry light foodstuffs. The condition reflects the heavy use of the basket.

19c. Japan
Bamboo, plant fiber
18" diameter
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Folk Basket