Hanging flower basket
Place of OriginJapan
Date1900-2000
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo and rattan
DimensionsH. 15 1/2 in x W. 6 1/4 in x D. 4 in, H. 39.4 cm x W. 15.9 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.475
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis quiver-shaped hanging flower basket is woven in a tight twill plait using brown-black bamboo strips. The straight bottom has been pinched in with horizontal bamboo inserts, which are sewn together with decorative stitches. A high braided bamboo handle is sewn to the sides below the rim, with the ends loosely tied in loops. The rim is banded and stitched with rattan.
approx. 1915-1950
approx. 1912-1989
approx. 1912-1975
approx. 1900-1975