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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 2486428, member: 45&quot;]I&#039;m not familiar with this particular basket, but I would think it is probably from the Philippines, rather than either Japan or China, based on the woven design on the rim, which is frequently found on baskets from the Philippines.</p><p><br /></p><p>If we could see a clear photo of the start of the basket, on the bottom, it would be helpful.&nbsp; Chinese baskets usually have a distinctive start on round baskets like this, consisting of spoke-like overlapping strands.</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;Ceremonial&quot; is often an over-used, and basically meaningless term, usually used when someone has no idea of what something was used for, but wants to make it sound important.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Baskets are primarily holders for things, containers for whatever the user has that fits, and not generally made for only one specific purpose.&nbsp; (With the possible exception of baby carriers, fish traps, footwear, fans, hats....)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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