2. Picnic Basket
Japan
Early 20th century
Bamboo and stencil dyed cotton
6" d x 13" l x 15" h
Detail: opened
This Japanese basket was made for picnics. There is one removable tray and a bamboo fan to use for tea ceremony. The colorful fabric inside is stencil-dyed, made in Japan, to mimic chintz. Examples are rare.
