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Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese woven bamboo basket in the shape of crescent with open top and a wrapped handle circa 1920s-1940s. The basket was woven with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo materials was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses that had been exposed to decades of smoke from a hearth or cooking fire, therefore the basket displays a deep rich patina that is hard to attain by color-lacquering. The free-hand mat plaiting technique was used to create a swelled crescent shape that appears like a teardrop from the side view. Two short bamboo chunks were randomly incorporated into the front and back facade using irregular plaiting, adding a strong sense of rustic charm to the piece.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bamboo
Condition:	Good. fine condition with expected age wear and patina, the smoke residue on the surface was from the bamboo material.
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	336419

Dimensions

W.	12.8 in;	H.	12 in;	D.	7.2 in;
W.	32.51 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;	D.	18.29 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.