Chinese-style charcoal basket (sumitori, sumikago) for the Way of Tea
Place of OriginJapan
Place of OriginKansai region, Japan or China
Dateapprox. 1700-1800
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety), rattan, windmill palm fiber, paper; twill plaiting
DimensionsH. 4 1/4 in x Diam. 10 1/2 in, H. 10.8 cm x Diam. 26.7 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.707
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewSignedSignature is illegible.
More Information唐物写炭斗
This basket would have held sticks of charcoal to heat water for green tea in a tearoom.
approx. 1600-1700
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1900-1950
approx. 1950-1980
