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An important miniature Japanese bamboo basket by Hayakawa Shokosai I

Creator: Shokosai I Hayakawa
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A miniature bamboo basket woven by Hayakawa Shokosai I (1815-1897) circa 1885, an important example of the work by the artist who is considered as the founding father of Japanese modern bamboo art and the first ever signed his own work thus elevating bamboo weaving from a craft into an art form. The miniature basket was traditionally used during Sencha tea ceremony. It was woven from bamboo (madake) and rattan using a wide range of techniques including hexagonal plaiting, twining, twill plaiting and circular plaiting base. It was signed underneath Shokosai.
Near identical pieces were in Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection, 2006.3.289.
See also Master of Bamboo, Melissa M. Rinne. Page 49.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed underneath and documented
Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	bamboo and rattan
Condition:	Good. fine with only minor wear on surface, nice patina
Creation Date:	circa 1885
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Incollect Reference #:	303986

Dimensions

H.	4 in;	Diam.	4 in;
H.	10.16 cm;	Diam.	10.16 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.