Details
Description
Yamashita Kochikusai (as a Japanese bamboo artist from Osaka, Kansai region. He apprenticed under Wada Waichisai I (becoming independent in …
Read more
Yamashita Kochikusai (as a Japanese bamboo artist from Osaka, Kansai region. He apprenticed under Wada Waichisai I (becoming independent in 1901. His students include Ezono Chikubisai, Suzuki Gengensai and Inose Kohosai. He won prizes for his work at numbers of exhibitions and was patronized by the Imperial Household.
The basket on offer has a simple but elegant elongated shape and it was finely woven with smoked bamboo likely circa 1910s-1920s, late Meiji to early Taisho period. The body was constructed with Hexagonal Plaiting for the main body, reinforced with twining in the upper and lower portions. The special design was reserved for an mouth ring with scrolling pattern and the double handles joined by beautiful rattan knots. It retains the interior bamboo holder. Signed on the base "Kochikusai made this". A rare and beautiful example of the artist's work.
For similar work see Object Number: 2006.3.28 and 2006.3.5 in the collection of Asian Art Museum San Francisco.
Reference: Master of Bamboo, Rinn. Page 116.
See less
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 18.5ʺH
- Styles
- Japonisme
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Yamashita Kochikusai Good Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Yamashita Kochikusai less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Related Collections
- Chinese Rice Baskets
- West Elm Baskets
- Acrylic Baskets
- Greige Baskets
- Christian Dior Baskets
- Mario Lopez Torres Baskets
- Wicker Baskets
- Bamboo Baskets
- Laundry Baskets
- French Country Baskets
- French Baskets
- Mid-Century Modern Baskets
- Picnic Baskets
- Sewing Baskets
- Chinese Wedding Baskets
- Native American Baskets
- Chinese Baskets
- Glass Baskets
- Baskets with Lids
- Ceramic Baskets
- Egg Baskets
- Asian Baskets
- Brass Baskets
- African Baskets
- Wire Baskets