Context (Amendments / updates)
6 baskets were found in EB 483 Sri Lanka Wood/basketry. They were labelled Z 21146 (1-6) However the Accession Register notes Z 21146 as a Singalese drinking cup. One matched the description for 1912.62, and so I have changed the labels on this object. I have created a new record for the other 5 baskets, Z 21146/Record 2. R. Hand 20/11/2000'
Event Date 20/11/2000
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
R. Hand:
'Z 21146 1: Oval basket with 5 plaited straps forming a handle, extending up separately from the base.
Z 21146 2: High sided basket with 4 plaited straps forming a handle. They form a geometric pattern on the side, where attached to the body of the basket. Base extends in a spiral to a ?knot, wich extends into body of basket.
Z 21146 3: Globular basket with attached lid and plaitedstrap handle. Contains cowrie shells and 1 red seed.
Z 21146 4: Flat woven fibre bag with plaited strap. Has been folded, and has some damage.
Z 21146 5: Globular basket with lid. Elephant on top of lid and elaborate metalwork on hinges and lock etc.
Z 21146 6: Circular basket with red yellow and purple geometric designs. With star shaped convex lid and concave base'.
Event Date 20/11/2000
Author: ashleigh griffin

Description (Physical description)
Flat, woven plant fibre bag with plaited strap. The bag would have been oval in shape once filled but is now flat, has been folded, and has some damage in the base of the bag.
Event Date 22/11/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin