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An elegant Japanese lacquered Ikebana Bamboo Basket

Creator: YuQiu
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A vintage Japanese ikebana made from lacquered bamboo basketry circa first half of the 20th century. This piece of bamboo art displays an very light and delicate classic tapered square form with tall handle. The artist used split bamboo culms as both the four bases which continue to become the four cornered support pole for construction. They taper toward the upper rim and eventually artistically disappeared into the plaiting. The use of the two twill plaiting that transition from the double at the lower portion to single at the upper portion further enhance the lightness in the appearance of this piece. Bent bamboo strips were used for both the handle and the rim and a split three-prong detail on the handle construction not only strengthen the durability of the piece but also provide a subtle ornamentation. Rattan wires were used throughout the piece exposed for weaving while punctuating a visual rhythm together with the bamboo nodes.
The piece has a cipher of the artist on the base, "Yu Qiu", which means "Raining Autumn".
It still retains a bamboo insert for being used as a ikebana but there is very little evidence that it was ever extensively used. It was likely displayed as a sculptural piece.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed under the base
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bamboo and rattan
Condition:	Excellent. very minor wear
Creation Date:	1920-40s
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	295999

Dimensions

H.	16.2 in;	Diam.	3.2 in;
H.	41.15 cm;	Diam.	8.13 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.