Pedestal basket

Title
Pedestal basket
Year/Period
c. 1960
Region
Central Java
Dimension
Object size: H28.0 x Dia 28.0cm
Accession No.
1992-00742

This funnel-shaped basket has a round rim and a square base. The pedestal is of carved wood with feather motif in steps and mirrorred bird motif. It is coloured with vemillion and gilded with goldleaf. It was probably used on special occassions to serve cooked rice.