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Japanese Woven Bamboo Brazier by Maeda Chikubosai I

Creator: Maeda Chikubosai I
Offered by: Tishu

Description
An important piece of bamboo basketry art by Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950), circa 1920-30s. The body of the bamboo brazier was made with smoked bamboo (susudake) and rattan and with a built-in copper liner brazier. Mat plaiting, diagonal plaiting and twining were used to construct the robust body while hexagonal plaiting was used for the base. It is signed on the base Chikubosai Kore o tsukuru (Chikubosai made this). The copper brazier has clear patina of being used for fire. The piece is however incredibly preserved in fine condition.
A pair of nearly identical braziers are illustrated in the book "Baskets Master Pieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015 page 392, illustration 163 (as shown).
Chikubosai I was from the Kansai Region and active in Sakai, Osaka prefecture. He was instructed by Wada Waichisai I ((1851-1901).

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo, rattan, copper
Condition:	Good. Copper liner with use wear as shown, bamboo surface shows a wonderful smoked patina.
Creation Date:	1920-30s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	373686

Dimensions

H.	10 in;	Diam.	13.5 in;
H.	25.4 cm;	Diam.	34.29 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.