Suspended flower basket
Artist
Tanabe Chikuunsai I
(Japanese, 1887 - 1937)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1912-1937
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo and rattan with hexagonal plaiting
DimensionsH. 10 in x W. 14 in, H. 25.4 cm x W. 35.6 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.238
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedChikuunsai
More InformationThis basket was made in the Ryu Rikyo style. Ryu Rikyo is an alternate name for the artist Yanagisawa Kien (1706-1758), who is known for his paintings of formal Chinese-style baskets.
Tanabe Chikuunsai II