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)
Circular basket with red yellow and purple geometric designs. The base of the box and the separate lid are star shaped with a red patterned star in these areas. The base is concave.
Event Date 23/11/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin