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Japanese Woven Ikebana Bamboo Basket Maeda Chikubosai I

Creator: Maeda Chikubosai I
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A woven bamboo ikebana hanakago (flower basket) with handle circa first half of the 20th century (Taisho or Showa era) by Japanese bamboo master Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950). In the classic form known as "hu", named after its ancient bronze counterpart, this basket has a harmonious proportion and a beautiful silouette. Hand-woven with bamboo and rattan and equipped with a copper lined bamboo inner vase, the basket was intricately constructed with compound lozenge plaiting and reinforcement of alternate twining. Bended vertical bamboo stripes partitioned the surface into six (hexagon) sections, rendering this basket a sophisticated appearance. The upper edges features bands tightly woven with lozenge plaiting with vertical twisting twining. An arched handle with natural irregular branches was chosen as a poetic touch finish for this piece. The base of the basket was incised with inscription Chikubōsai zoshi (竹房齋造之).
Chikubosai I was one of the most important bamboo artists of the 20th century from the Kansai Region and active in Sakai, Osaka prefecture. He was instructed by Wada Waichisai I ((1851-1901).

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bamboo, rattan
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with minor wear, beautiful patina.
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	754374

Dimensions

H.	17.25 in;	Diam.	10.25 in;
H.	43.82 cm;	Diam.	26.04 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.