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An Exceptional Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana from Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A sculpture of its own right, this antique Japanese bamboo basket from an unknown artist is from the late Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely turn of the 20th century. It features a regal form that derived from the classic Chinese basket but with a decisively Japanese touch, with the use of the natural roots as the handle. Appears to be made from "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese), the bamboo materials collected from traditional thatched-roof houses that had been exposed to decades of smoke from a hearth or cooking fire, the basket displays a deep, rich, dark reddish brown color that is hard to attain by color-lacquering.
The basket shows several techniques alternating between mat plaiting and pine needle plaiting on the upper and lower portion, the mid body features a double wall with an armor plaiting on the exterior. The base was done in a chrysanthemum plaiting.
A stunning piece for a serious collector.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bamboo
Condition:	Excellent. Fine condition, amazing patina, even a faint soot smell persists, minor spots on the points of the root handle shows light color and possible minute losses or chips.
Creation Date:	1890-1910s
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	291731

Dimensions

H.	19.75 in;	Diam.	10.5 in;
H.	50.17 cm;	Diam.	26.67 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.

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