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Japanese Bamboo Basket by Higashi Takesonosai

Creator: Higashi Takesonosai
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A hand-woven bamboo basket by Japanese bamboo artist Higashi Takesonosai (1915-2003), in the form of a traditional rice container. It was woven with thin bamboo strips in a diagonal twill plaiting for the lower body and twisted thousand-line construction for the upper body. The interior is finished in a black lacquer that is water proof, a rather unusual feature. The piece appears simple in form but done in very sophisticated techniques with utmost attention to details. Signed underneath and retains the original storage box (tomobako), which has inscription, title, signature and seal on both sides of the cover as shown.
Higashi Takesonosai is active in Kyoto, Kansai region. He studied under Kaneko Chikkasai and Wada Rinshisai.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed and marked
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	bamboo
Condition:	Good. Very little wear if any. Box has some age wear.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern, Asian
Incollect Reference #:	339967

Dimensions

W.	8 in;	H.	8.75 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	20.32 cm;	H.	22.23 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion