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Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi

Creator: Motoshi Abe
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic vase form with elegant, curved wall with reinforced rim. The shape calls to mind the Fishermen's trap. The basket was constructed with Madake bamboo and rattan with techniques of thousand-lines and open and close twinning, the basket features s closed lower portion and a more open upper part that features a band of subtle cross and diamond pattern. Made in 1998, the basket is simple yet refined in the signature style of Abe Motoshi's early work.
The basket is signed "Motoshi made this" in Kanji on the base as shown.
Provenance: Purchased from Tai Modern Gallery in 2001 with copy of the original receipt.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	bamboo, rattan
Condition:	Good. excellent no issue
Creation Date:	1998
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	680861

Dimensions

H.	11 in;	Diam.	8.5 in;
H.	27.94 cm;	Diam.	21.59 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.