Hanging flower basket of the cicada basket (semikago) type

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1925-1975

CultureJapanese

MaterialsAkebia vine; mat plaiting

DimensionsH. 16 1/2 in x Diam. 4 1/4 in, H. 41.9 cm x Diam. 10.8 cm

Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection

Object number2006.3.98

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

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More Information

The "cicada basket" (semikago) is one of the standard shapes favored in chanoyu, the Way of Tea.

Hayakawa Shokosai III

1922

approx. 1868-1912

Wada Waichisai II

approx. 1900-1933

approx. 1970-1980

approx. 1900-2000

approx. 1950-1989

approx. 1900-1975

approx.1920-1950

Tani Suikosai

approx. 1920-1940

Chikuryosai

approx. 1875-1925

approx. 1880-1920

approx. 1900-1950