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Wave (Nami)

Artist (Japanese, 1915 - 2003)
Date1988
PeriodShowa period (1926-1989)
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety) and rattan; parallel construction
DimensionsH. 10 in x W. 16 1/2 in x D. 25 in, H. 25.4 cm x W. 41.9 cm x D. 63.5 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.10
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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東竹園斎作 「花籃 波」

Collector Lloyd Cotsen maintained a friendship with bamboo artist Higashi Takesonosai for over twenty-five years. The Cotsen Collection contains thirty works by this artist, the largest public collection in the world.

Flower Bud
Higashi Takesonosai
1980
Danjuro's Crest (Danguro Mon)
Higashi Takesonosai
1975
Sunlight (yoko)
Higashi Takesonosai
1976
Floral Wave (Nami no hana)
Monden Kogyoku
2003
Haze (Oboro)
Higashi Takesonosai
1977
Wave Crest (Hato)
Yako Hodo
approx. 1998
Whirlpool (Uzushio)
Higashi Takesonosai
1985
Forest (Mori)
Yako Hodo
1992
Breath (Ibuki)
Noguchi Ranhosai
approx. 2000
Flower basket
approx. 1900-1975
Grace (Fuin)
Yamaguchi Ryuun
2000