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Antique Japanese Gourd Shape Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A lovely Japanese bamboo ikebana basket in the shape of gourd with an open mouth and a body circa 1920-40s. The piece was woven in great details and styles with mostly irregular and loose twining weaving technique. Several different kinds of bamboos and sizes of whole rods and stripes were used together to construct the body and the ribbons that commonly seen tied on the guard. The bamboo material used are "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese), which were collected in old houses where years of smoke created a natural patina on the surface. It gives the piece an age elegance. Gourd is an auspicious symbol in Asian countries like Japan and China. It is associated with the holder of ambrosia thus an emblem for longevity or immortality.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo and rattan
Condition:	Good. fine with age patina
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	381164

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	10 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;	D.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.