Flower basket in the shape of Bodhidharma (Daruma)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1925-1975
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo; irregular plaiting and bamboo rope
DimensionsH. 13 in x Diam. 10 in, H. 33 cm x Diam. 25.4 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.688
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view達磨形花籃
The shape of this basket suggests Bodhidharma, the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism, who is often portrayed wearing large earrings and seated in meditation.
approx. 1925-1980
approx. 1950-1975
approx. 1880-1920
