Diamond-patterned letter box
Artist
Watanabe Shochikusai II
(Japanese, 1927 - 2014)
Dateapprox. 1999
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake) and rattan, selected techniques: floral twill plaiting (hana ajiro ami, variant of diamond twill), interlocking circle plaiting (shippo ami)
DimensionsH. 3 5/8 in x W. 13 in x D. 11 in, H. 9.2 cm x W. 33 cm x D. 27.9 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.504
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewMarkingsShochikusai
More InformationWatanabe Shochikusai II, born 1927
Kyushu: born in Toyama prefecture, active in Beppu, Oita prefecture
Studied under Watanabe Shochikusai I
Kyushu: born in Toyama prefecture, active in Beppu, Oita prefecture
Studied under Watanabe Shochikusai I
Tanaka Kosai
