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Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe

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A lovely Ikebana bamboo basket hand-woven by Japanese artist Chikusie Watanabe (1932-) circa late 20th century. The Hanakago basket is of a classic vase form with elongated handle and equipped with an insert fashioned out of bamboo stalk. The primary techniques are alternate plating in combination with ten-thousand-line weaving. It was signed on the base "Chikusie". Chikusei Watanabe (born 1932), is a distinguished Japanese bamboo artist with a considerable reputation in Japan. His artist's name, Chikusei, means 'bamboo purity'. He has collaborated with designer Elsa Peretti in creating a woven bamboo bag for Tiffany & Co. Another woven bamboo basket is in the collection of Nation Gallery of Victoria, Accession Number2015.504.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Rattan,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with minimal surface wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945044060842

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