Object class: Baskets (containers) / Collector: Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia - 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 9-12871, described as Basket; bamboo in checker work; rectangular; sieve-like plaited base; ring on underside; width 33 cm., height 14.8 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-12869, described as Basket; round, tapering wicker weave basket; bamboo splints with vertical brown bamboo reinforcement strips; bamboo rods (2) at base; height 23.5 cm.

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, accession number 9-12870, described as Basket; round basin-shaped basket with 2 carrying handles and ring base; diameter not including handles 35 cm. Bamboo in wicker weave

Hearst Museum object titled Basket and lid, accession number 9-12867a,b, described as basket; bamboo in wicker weave; round; has hinged lid with squared handle for carrying; a) basket with round base; height including handle 43 cm., b) hinged cover, diameter 29 cm. Some blue and blue-green decorative elements on both a) and b).

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