Flower basket for cascading arrangement
Artist
Maeda Chikubosai I
(Japanese, 1872-1950)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1912-1950
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo, rattan, and bamboo root
DimensionsH. 25 in x Diam. 8 in, H. 63.5 cm x Diam. 20.3 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.601
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view初代前田竹房斎作 「鳳尾竹末広形花籃」
Maeda Chikubosai I of Sakai, a town south of Osaka, was known for his skill in using irregularly shaped wood root or bamboo rhizome to create elegant handles for Chinese-inspired baskets.
