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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:

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