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Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I Shoen

Creator: Chikuryosai I Yamamoto
Offered by: Tishu

Description
An important Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I (also known as Chikuryusai I, Shoen after 1929) (1868-1945). Active in Osaka, Kansai region, he was advised by Wada Waichisai I. After 1929, he signed his work as Shoen (Shoen made this), such as this one.
This basket was made using "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo materials was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses that had been exposed to decades of smoke from a hearth or cooking fire, therefore the basket displays a deep rich patina that is hard to attain by color-lacquering. The basket featured a large rounded barrel form with handle. The body was constructed with a twill plaiting variation of a more relaxed and loose weave. It allows the light coming through to render the piece a lighter sense. Parallel plaiting was used to reinforce the body with stripes of bamboo, while adding more visual constrict to a free spirited background. Twisted bamboo strips form rope-like handle and the top rim. It is signed "Shoen Made This" on the base. Two-piece water container made from bamboo trunk is retained with the piece as shown.
For the artists other and similar work, see baskets masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015. p.116-131.
Masters of Bamboo (Rinne). p.106.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo
Condition:	Good. General surface patina and wear, wear on the inner container.
Creation Date:	1930s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Bespoke, Asian
Incollect Reference #:	362181

Dimensions

H.	16 in;	Diam.	13 in;
H.	40.64 cm;	Diam.	33.02 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.