Small Basket
in Green Paint     

Northeast, 19th century.
Surprisingly hefty and sturdily woven, with especially deep lobes centered by a full inch of clearance-underneath-between them.

Fixed bentwood handle that wraps all the way through the interior to add to its strength. Baskets of this form were designed with two deep lobes to prevent contents, like gathered eggs, from rolling and cracking. Strong color, with worn green paint and beautifully contrasting warm unpainted interior.

Excellent structural condition. Slightly oval, at just 6½ inches long x 5 ½ wide x 5 to the top of the handle.