Object class: Basketry (object genre) / Collector: Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia / Donor: University Appropriation - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-13659, described as basket; fish; open weave plaited bamboo; collector watched these being made by old man selling fish and fishing paraphenalia. Greatly overcharged but seller would not dicker on this specimen. Used for storing fish, possibly suspended in water; also for carrying fish; used by vendors and in restaurants.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-13638, described as Trap; eel; woven bamboo; bought from basket maker selling fish/fishing supplies and paraphenalia. Suspended over side of boat

Hearst Museum object titled Basket and lid, accession number 9-13623a,b, described as a. Basket for fish, round; b. lid, hexagonal; two handles; top diam. 16 cm, 22 cm; bamboo China, Hong Kong (probably from Kwangtung Province) native name: Yuo-lam - fish basket Lid keeps fish in basket, holds line, hooks, etc. Collector observed baskets were used mostly by men and boys. Used while fishing or returning from market. Purchased in Tai Po Market, New Territories, Hong Kong

Hearst Museum object titled Basket and lid, accession number 9-13625a,b, described as a. Basket, round; b. lid, hexagonal; bamboo; two handles; top diam. 13 cm, 15 cm deep China, Hong Kong (from mainland China, Kwangtung Province) Native name: Yue - lam - fish basket Bamboo; made by men Lid prevents fish from jumping out. Used most often by men and boys. Seen all over the area. For sale and in use in a variety of sizes. This specimen is small. Used on fishing trips or when returning from market - for transporting fish. Purchased in Cat. Str. flea market, Hong Kong

Hearst Museum object titled Basket and lid, accession number 9-13624a,b, described as a. Basket; b. hatch; oblong; open bamboo; handle; base 31 cm x 36.5 cm, hatch 31 cm wide, 39 cm high China, Hong Kong (probably from Mainland China, Kwangtung Proviince) Native name: Kai - lung - chicken cage / coop Bamboo. Formerly made by users. Now bought commercially. Therea re three sizes. This is medium. Observed transport for chickens and ducklings. Open hatch, put in chicks / ducklings. For domestic use, urban and rural. Formerly made by users, now bought commercially in markets. Purchased in Tai Po Market, Hong Kong (new Territories).

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, lid, cord, accession number 9-13622a-c, described as a) Basket, round; b) lid, round; c) cord, nylon; bamboo; top diam. 29 cm; 22 cm deep; lid diam 36 cm China, Hong Kong (from Mainland China, Kwangtung Province possibly on border of New Territories) Native name: Lam - basket with lid Bamboo, nylon. Used for storage. Cord is for suspension. One informant says "for storing any something." Puchased in Yuen Long Market, New Territories, Hong Kong

Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 9-16378, described as Money Belt: twined cotton in white, red, blue with brass buttons. Length 81 cm., width 6.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 9-13605, described as Hat; women's; plaited bamboo ring with black cotton ruffle; diam. 42cm Provenience: China, Hong Kong, New Territories (probably from Mainland China) Native name and meaning: Hakka-guest: implies they are guests from other villaves; Hakka-mo Sometimes made by women at home, but now commercially by men' bamboo, cotton, lacquer finish String (Mo-tai - ribbon) or tape run through loops and tied below chin. Ribbons are a source of pride. Vary according to groups, but less so now. Vendor said China (Mainland) but could not specify. Differs slightly from Hong Kong specimens. Heavier lacquer coating on top and also cheaper, vendor says. Hakka people (agricultural) from central and western provinces, settled in Kwangtung. Wrong, says Hong Kong Museums curator. Used by women when working or sitting in sun. Said to be from Mainland China. Purchased at Yuen Long Market.

Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 9-13627, described as Mat; sleeping; plaited rattan; black and red plaid; 76 cm x 1.84 m China, Hong Kong, Kowloon (from Mainland China, Canton, Kwangtung Prov. area) Native name: Je - sleeping mat rattan For sleeping; one of the more common kinds of sleeping mats. Origin: Mainland China

Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 9-13626, described as Mat; sleeping; plaited bamboo; 87 cm x 1.88 m China, Hong Kong (attr. to Mainland China, Canton area) Native name: Je eheng - bamboo mat bamboo; plaited; made by men For sleeping in summer. From Canton area, att., known for bamboo and rattan wares. Purchased at Cat. St. Flea Market, Hong Kong