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Liner for simulated woven basket

Liner for simulated woven basket

Chinese

Silver structure simulating a woven basket, made of silver straps woven into a diamond lattice continuing over a fragmentary base, the rim formed by a single horizontal strap of silver mounted by a small coiled silver band around the lip. Probably a liner for ceramic holder 2006.170.225.1.

Woven sheet silver

Northern and Southern Dynasties period (420-589) to Sui dynasty (581-618)

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