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Hanging flower basket
Hanging flower basket

Hanging flower basket

Artist (Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1850-1900
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo, rattan. lacquer, and metal
DimensionsH. 10 1/2 in x W. 6 3/4 in x D. 5 1/2 in, H. 26.7 cm x W. 17 1 cm x D. 14 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.537
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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天の川作　法螺貝籠花入

This early hanging basket of extremely fine bamboo strips is heavily lacquered inside. The box in which it is stored when not on display was inscribed by a tea master, telling us that it was prized for use in the chanoyu tea ceremony and would have hung in a tearoom.