Flower basket of the Sozen basket (Sozen kago) type
Artist
Wada Waichisai II
(Japanese, 1877 - 1933)
Place of OriginOsaka, Japan
Dateapprox. 1900-1933
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWisteria vine and bamboo (madake variety); twining, irregular plaiting
DimensionsH. 19 1/2 in x W. 11 in x D. 12 1/2 in, H. 49.5 cm x W. 27.9 cm x D. 31.7 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.237
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis basket is modeled after a prototype attributed to tea master Hisada Sozen (1647–1707). It is a standard basket shape considered especially appropriate for displaying flowers for use in the Way of Tea.
approx. 1925-1950
approx. 1880-1920
approx.1920-1950