Flower basket with circular fan construction
Artist
Hayakawa Shokosai V
(Japanese, 1932 - 2011)
Place of OriginKyoto, Japan
Dateapprox. 1997
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo and rattan
DimensionsH. 8 in x Diam. 13 in, H. 20.3 cm x Diam. 33 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.809
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewMarkingsMade by Shokosai V
More InformationShokosai V took over the family name in 1977 and embarked on a successful career that culminated in his being designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government in 2003. He is especially recognized for his innovative adaptations of traditional techniques. This contemporary masterwork, created with breathtaking technical artistry, is in fact based on the family's signature Armor Plaiting Basket.
