Carrying Basket

90-13-90

From: Burma

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 90-13-90
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Burmese
Provenience Burma
Date Made 1800-1880
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo
Technique Basketry
Description

Basket for carrying dirt, soil, small rocks, or taggery, a brown sugar made from toddy palm in the form of chunks. Round basket with bamboo rim and severe insect damage resulting in small holes.

Height 17 cm
Outside Diameter 46 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1990

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