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Peony basket

JAPANESE
Peony basket
(Botan kago 牡丹籠)
 (mid 19th century)

Medium
bamboo

Measurements
107.0 × 30.5 × 70.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Baillieu Myer AC and Sarah Myer, 2015
© Michiko Nanzawa (flower arrangement)

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Accession Number
2015.505

Department
Asian Art

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