Flaring flower basket with handle
Artist
Iizuka Hosai II
(Japanese, 1872 - 1934)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1926-1934
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety) and rattan; twill plaiting and clematis base plaiting
DimensionsH. 16 in x W. 9 1/2 in x D. 8 1/2 in, H. 40.6 cm x W. 24.1 cm x D. 21.6 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.17
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedHosai
More InformationThis basket is an example of Chinese-style flower basket made in the Kanto region of Eastern Japan. The
angular forms, clean plaiting, and bamboo accents on these works are also found on Chinese baskets from the 1800s.
angular forms, clean plaiting, and bamboo accents on these works are also found on Chinese baskets from the 1800s.
approx. 1900-1950
