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Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo material 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 bottle form with a hanging loop on the back using the techniques of open twill plaiting. On the front, some short bamboo chunks were randomly incorporated using irregular plaiting. The piece exemplifies a rustic charm. It is signed with Kanji "Yamazaki Ikebana", which is likely a name of the shop where it was sold or produced.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo
Condition:	Good. Minor wear on surface, patina relating to the materials.
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	336423

Dimensions

H.	10.5 in;	Diam.	5.2 in;
H.	26.67 cm;	Diam.	13.21 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