Flower basket in the shape of a fish basket
Artist
Iizuka Hosai II
(Japanese, 1872 - 1934)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1920-1925
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWrapped hexagonal plaiting and bamboo rope
DimensionsH. 9 1/2 in x Diam. 12 1/2 in, H. 24.1 cm x Diam. 31.7 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.749
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis basket was crafted by an artist from the Kanto region in eastern Japan. Hosai II, perhaps the leading Kanto artist of his day, was
later overshadowed by the talents of his younger brother Rokansai.
later overshadowed by the talents of his younger brother Rokansai.
approx. 1925-1980
approx. 1912-1989
approx. 1925-1975
Tanabe Chikuunsai II
