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Place of Origin: Asian
Antique Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand c. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
Category
1920s Other Vintage Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Large Japanese Woven Bamboo Morikago Basket by Maeda Chikubosai I
By Maeda Chikubosai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive Japanese basket in the form of a morikago by Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950) circa first half of the 20th century. Chikubosai I was from the Kansai Region and active in Sakai, Osaka prefecture. He was instructed by Wada Waichisai I, (1851-1901).
Morikago is a shallow open basket with handle. It was traditionally used to display fruits, sometimes flowers, during Sencha tea ceremony. In contrast to Chanoyu, Sencha ceremony uses loose green tea leaves instead of tea powder. The placement of loose fruits in the basket meant that the pattern of the bottom, which is often elaborate, was meant to be visible.
This morikago was beautifully constructed with bent bamboo frame and twill plaits for the body. The bottom of the basket features a double diamond pattern achieved with a variation of plover plait. The bifurcated handles was bundle-plated with a rather free spirit approach. They show a poetic suggestion of movement, as if the bamboos were still swaying in the wind. The basket has a copper insert that fits perfectly and it is quite possibly the original. The basket is signed on the base "Chikubosai". The style of the signature shows that it was made by Maeda Chikubosai I.
For another Morikago basket by Maeda Chikubosai I, see page 79 of "Masters of Bamboo" by Rinne.
For the study of the signature of Chikubosai I "Baskets Master Pieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antique Ikebana (Flower Arranging Basket)
Located in Hudson, NY
Nice fine weave with pretty knot details. Base is a square, ending in a circle at top. Made of smoked and polished bamboo. 3 1/2" inside diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand c. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
Category
1920s Other Vintage Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Japanese Hanging Bamboo Ikebana Basket Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese bamboo Ikebana hanging basket circa 1920s-1940s, made with "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo material was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Japanese Ikebana Boat Form Flower Basket
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique Japanese woven boat shape (funagata) Ikebana flower basket, with lacquer,975 rattan, root and smoked bamboo. Fine quality weaving with wonderful patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Japanese Gourd Shape Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese bamboo ikebana basket in the shape of gourd with an open mouth and a body circa 1920s-1940s. The piece was woven in great details and styles with mostly irregular a...
Category
20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old basket made in Japan.
The materials used are bamboo, mountain grape bark, and straw, giving it the warmth of natural materials.
It was made in the early Showa period (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Straw
Large Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculptural Basket Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful bamboo sculpture in an Ikebana basket form by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist Kawano Shoko (born 1957-). The piece was made in 2005 and purchased from Tai Modern in 2...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Yamashita Kochikusai
By Yamashita Kochikusai
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) was a Japanese bamboo artist from Osaka, Kansai region. He apprenticed under Wada Waichisai I (1851-1901), 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Small Antique Dowry Basket with Distressed Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese dowry basket from the early 20th century, with brown patina and weathered appearance. Charming our eyes with its rustic flair, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Woven Bamboo Large Lidded Fish Basket, China, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Chinese lidded woven bamboo fish basket.
Decorative wooden band around top.
Smaller size also available (S6969).
Category
19th Century Antique Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Early Japanese Hand Basket with Brocade Interior by Suzuki Gengensai
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small elegant woven bamboo basket was meant to be a hand-hold bag with its brocade interior (which appears original). It was made by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1910-20s. Suzuki Gengensai was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studied bamboo art under Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) and became an independent artist in 1913. He received his artist name Gengensai in 1914 and in 1923 he changed the characters to Gen, a slight written variation of the character. This basket was signed in the former way, which helps to date the piece to the early part of the artist's career circa 1914-1923.
The basket is tightly woven in variation of twill plating that creates contrasting bands on the surface. The base was constructed with short bamboo stripes on the corners and side with ornamental knots.
A closely related piece (Object Number: 2006.3.651) with slight different surface twill patterns is in the collection of Asian Art Museum San Francisco. Comparing the two, they show almost identical form as well as the base construction. Both also have brocade interior and most likely were woven during the same period.
Another documented example can be found on page 180 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brocade, Bamboo
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bamboo table top sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made in early 2000s. The basket form sculpture was a creative ikebana and could be used as such or simply as a okimono (decorative piece). The piece is of an unusual oval dish form with the wall irregularly outlined with bent bamboo, thousand-line construction form the upper part of the wall and the patterned twining was added in the lower part to give it a visual shift from airiness to solidity. A large piece of bamboo was selected as the base.
Signed "Hide" underneath. An American Midwest collection.
Honma Hideaki was born in Sado, Niigata prefecture. He studied under Honma Kazuaki...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
1900s Russian Silver Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Russian silver basket; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Russian silver basket has a circular rounded form onto a circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This 19th-century example re...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
20th Century Chinese Woven Bamboo 24" Herb Drying Winnowing Basket Tray
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large vintage Chinese 24" wide hand-woven bamboo winnowing herb drying basket tray with bentwood rim.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Duck Lidded Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical Chinoiserie charm with this vintage woven duck basket! Likely crafted with traditional "Shanghai Weave" techniques from bamboo or fine rattan, this delightfu...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Chicken Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with rustic charm and boho flair with this vintage Shanghai weave chicken basket. Crafted with intricate woven details and a unique, organic shape, it offers both f...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Large Vintage Asian Wood and Bamboo Basket Tribal Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage basket features hand-woven split bamboo tribal decor with multiple bands of abstract motifs. The large-scale basket is constructed with a bamboo and wood structured bas...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Japanese ikebana bamboo basket - Showa, 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Ikebana basket (hanakago) in wickerwork of polished bamboo with twisted handle. Features a sheet metal and varnished bamboo vase for the floral arrangement.
Mark under the vase Nana...
Category
20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Antique Chinese Official Wooden Rice Grain Bucket
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this primitive Antique Chinese Official Wooden Rice Measurement Bucket "Dou". It is 100 percent hand made and has about 140 years history. You can see that all the joints are...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Lubid Abaca Basket, Blue Dipped 24"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly textural, our Lubid Blue Dipped Abaca Basket beautifully combines form with sturdy durability. Handwoven in the Philippines out of dyed and nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Important Miniature Japanese Bamboo Basket by Hayakawa Shokosai I
Located in Atlanta, GA
A miniature bamboo basket woven by Hayakawa Shokosai I (1815-1897) circa 1885, an important example of the work by the artist who is considered as the founding father of Japanese modern bamboo art and the first ever signed his own work thus elevating bamboo weaving from a craft into an art form. The miniature basket was traditionally used during Sencha tea ceremony. It was woven from bamboo (madake) and rattan using...
Category
1880s Japonisme Antique Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Shanghai Weave Duck
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a charming touch of coastal decor to your space with this beautifully crafted vintage Shanghai weave duck. Made with intricate weaving techniques, this decorative piece showcases...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Willow
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegantly woven bamboo basket with handle as an ikenana container by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. Suzuki Gengensai was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studied bamboo art under Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) and became an independent artist in 1913. He received his artist name Gengensai in 1914 and in 1923 he changed the characters to Gen, a slight written variation of the character. This basket was signed in this later variation, which helps to date the piece to post 1923.
The basket is woven entirely in a free style irregular plating on the body and with a twisted bundled handle. The surface is lacquered in a deep reddish color. The seemingly less rigid technique renders the piece a more rustic and natural aesthetic that is more suitable for certain occasions. It is singed on the base with artist's signature in the variation post 1923.
A very similar basket of the irregular weaving but without the handle is illustrated in plate 72 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
Category
20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lidded Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your home with the natural beauty of this Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Lidded Basket. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this baske...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Japanese Ikebana or hanakago wicker basket of elongated and conic shape
Located in PARIS, FR
Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of bamboo wickerwork of elongated cylindrical and conic shape. Accompanied by a natural bamboo vase and a carrying box.
Nakata Kinseki (1902-1959)
Japa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage Boho Tessellated Pen Shell Waste Paper Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage boho waste paper basket, meticulously handcrafted from tessellated Pen Shell in a warm, golden mosaic pattern. Each angular horn tile i...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
By Fujinuma Noboru
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woven bamboo sculpture in a basket (ikebana) form named "Dragonfly" by Japanese bamboo artist Fujinuma Noboru (b. 1945) circa 2003. Constructed f...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Flower Basket from Japan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Japanese ikebana bamboo basket in squared form with round opening and high arched handle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Oriental container for rice. Wood and metal. China, circa early 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Oriental container for rice. Wood and metal. China, towards the beginning of the 20th century.
Chinese container for storing rice, made of carved an...
Category
20th Century Other Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Hayakawa Shokosai IV
By Hayakawa Shokosai IV
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese bamboo basket by Hayakawa Shokosai IV, the fourth generation of the Shokosai lineage, one of the best known in the Japanese Bamboo art...
Category
1920s Japonisme Vintage Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculptural Ikebana Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large woven bamboo basket form ikebana called "Richness" beautiful bamboo by contemporary Japanese bamboo artist Kawano Shoko (born 1957-) circa 2002 and purchased from Tai Modern...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Rabbit Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add whimsical charm and boho style to your space with this vintage Shanghai weave rabbit basket. The detailed woven craftsmanship and unique shape make it a perfect blend of function...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Japanese Woven Ikebana Hanging Basket by Suemura Shobun
By Suemura Shobun
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woken bamboo Hanakago, a wall hanging Ikebana basket by Suemura Shobun (1917-2000). The basket is entitled Purple Bamboo Mt. Fuji and was woven with Susudake (smoked bamboo) using irregular plaiting technique to achieve a voluminous form that resembles the iconic Mount Fuji and with the textural appearance of a bird's nest. The base was detailed with mushi-maki knotting and the mouth rim is equipped with a small loop for hanging. The surface has a lustrous lacquer coating that shows off the natural pattern of the bamboo marking. It houses a removable lacquered container made from bamboo culm. The piece is not singed, but it comes with an original fabric stroage pouch, and an original storage box (Tomobako), which is signed with the title on the esterior Mt. Fuji Purple Bamboo” and signed Suemura Shobun on the inside with two red seals.
Suemura Shobun was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studies under Yamamoto Chikuryosai I. Shobun is known for making unconventional baskets that are modern and sculptural.
For reference, see page 94 Master of Bamboo" Rinne.
For a recently sold basket...
Category
20th Century Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese XL Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Rustic, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japan; Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; Kitchen objects; Mortar & Pestle; 1920's; Craftsmanship; Patina;
Rustic XL wooden mortar and pestle made in the 1920s in ...
Category
1920s Rustic Vintage Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Philippine Rice Baskets, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Offered are three hand-woven baskets with lids acquired in the early 1970s on an excursion to visit the rice paddies in the Philippines. They're ...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Handmade basket. Vegetable fiber and lacquered wood. China, ca early 20thc.
Located in Madrid, ES
Handmade basket. Vegetable fiber and lacquered wood. China, towards the beginning of the 20th century.
Chinese basket with a flattened ovoid shape that combines meticulous and compl...
Category
20th Century Other Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Titled "Cocoon", this wall hanging bamboo sculpture was made by Honma Hideaki (Japanese, b. 1959) in 2005 and originally purchased from Tai Modern, Sata Fe,...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Japanese Showa Period Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Norton, MA
An absolutely beautiful antique of Japanese Showa Bamboo Ikebana Basket and still in very good condition.
It comes with an original cylinder black lacq...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Unique Japanese Woven Bamboo Hanging Ikebana Basket Suzuki Gengensai
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare hanging ikebana basket by Japanese bamboo artist Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. This elegant hanakago was made entirly from white bamboo. It consists of a square footed platform with bent bamboo rods on four corners converging onto the top into an open birdcage-like form, which is to be hung from a hooked bamboo rod. The platform features a square plating base and finely woven edges and feet and a single strand of rope fence. A separate ikebana container...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This late 19th-century examp...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
Antique Japanese Showa Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket with Stand, Ric075
Located in Norton, MA
An absolutely beautiful antique Japanese Showa Bamboo Ikebana Basket and still in very good condition with delicately carved hardwood stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in New York, NY
An oval split bamboo wastebasket trash can, circa mid-20th century. Dimensions: 6.75" Depth x 10.63" Width x 10.63" Height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Pair of Vintage Bamboo Wicker Ikebana Hanakago Baskets with Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ikebana flower baskets or hanakago, feature rounded barrel shapes with wide openings, surmounted by high arched handles. The bodies of the baskets are loosely woven with wide...
Category
20th Century Japonisme Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Lidded Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce timeless coastal charm to your decor with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Pencil Reed Lidded Basket. This American-style piece boasts intricate pencil reed craftsmanship an...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Oriental basket or box. Carved and lacquered wood, etc. Around 1950, p China.
Located in Madrid, ES
Oriental basket or box. Carved and lacquered wood, etc. Around 1950, possibly China.
Container with lid with two small handles with a circular base d...
Category
20th Century Other Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shandong, China to transport their harvest of grains and other crops over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second cont...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. Hand-woven of young willo...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
20th Century Chinese Woven Bamboo 18.5" Herb Drying Winnowing Basket Tray
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Chinese 18 1/2" wide hand-woven bamboo winnowing herb drying basket tray with bentwood rim.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Balinese Yogya silver plate with Garuda Bird
Located in Delft, NL
Balinese Yogya silver plate with Garuda Bird
An Indonesian Yogya plate from Bali, early 20th Century with the Garuda Bird in the center on a hammered back...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver, Copper
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classically shaped antique Chinese cypress water bucket with original cast iron handles and straps with lovely old wood patina. The rustic country style bucket has many practical u...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Asian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
