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Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Iizuka Hochiku

Creator: Iizuka Hochiku
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket by Iizuka Hochiku (1883-?; active approx 1900s-1940s). Hochiku was born in Tochigi Prefecture Kanto region and active in Tokyo. He was the third son of Iizuka Hosai I (1851-1916) and studied under him.
This basket was made using "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo materials was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses that had been exposed to decades of smoke from a hearth or cooking fire, therefore the basket displays a deep rich patina that is hard to attain by color-lacquering. It was constructed in a Classic form with handle using the techniques of open twill plaiting and bundled diagonal plating. It is signed "Hochiku" underneath.
For a similar example, see baskets masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015. p.200.
Masters of Bamboo (Rinne). p.61.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed underneath
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo
Condition:	Good. Minor wear, surface patina from the bamboo materials
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	336420

Dimensions

H.	16 in;	Diam.	10 in;
H.	40.64 cm;	Diam.	25.4 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

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