Accession Number2009/2.54
TitleSeed Planting Basket
Artist(s)KoreanArtist NationalityKorean (culture or style)Object Creation Datelate 19th century–early 20th centuryMedium & Supporthoneysuckle vineDimensions 5 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 3/4 in. (15 x 16 x 17 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ok Ja Chang and the Chang FamilyPhysical DescriptionA wide cylindrically-shaped basket with an opening at the top. Used to store seeds while farmers would walk and scatter them to plant.
This seed pouch is made by weaving double strips of Korean moonseed, following the method of weaving a straw mat. It was used to store seeds or when plating them.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2017) p. 277]
Primary Object Classification Basketry Primary Object TypepouchCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
Korean (culture or style)
baskets (containers)
planting
seeds (plant components)