Chinese-style flower basket with handle
Artist
Tokosai
(Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1875-1900
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety), rattan, and palm fiber; hexagonal plaiting, twill plaiting, "seven treasure" plaiting
DimensionsH. 19 in x W. 6 1/2 in x Diam. 7 in, H. 48.3 cm x W. 16.5 cm x Diam. 17.8 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.483
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view東光斎作 唐物写手付籠花入
Some of the delicate rattan decoration on the corners of this basket is done in a technique called "insect stitching." This type of intricate Chinese-style basket was appreciated by Japanese in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
approx. 1880-1920
approx. 1925-1950
