Read the stamp
Antique basket identification
With Antique basket identification, twined, coiled and plaited structures use different arrangements of the working material.
Construction and signed bases
Look for a woven or attached maker tag, ink signature or burned-in mark on the base or handle. A woven motif is decoration rather than an individual signature. Twined, coiled and plaited structures use different arrangements of the working material.
What to check next
Photograph the inside, base, rim and handle attachments. Compare fibre preparation and construction with the named maker or tradition. A paper retailer tag can identify the seller while leaving the maker unnamed.
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