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Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo material 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. It was constructed in a bottle form with a hanging loop on the back using the techniques of open twill plaiting. On the front, some short bamboo chunks were randomly incorporated using irregular plaiting. The piece exemplifies a rustic charm. It is signed with Kanji "Yamazaki Ikebana", which is likely a name of the shop where it was sold or produced.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo
Condition:	Good. Minor wear on surface, patina relating to the materials.
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	336423

Dimensions

H.	10.5 in;	Diam.	5.2 in;
H.	26.67 cm;	Diam.	13.21 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.