Modernist Tripod Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter

Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.

Round Suiban Ikebana bowl vase with hints of verdigris. The bronze piece showcases a floral motif around the exterior of the bowl and sits atop three pointed feet. Dimensions 12” di...

Japanese Iron Tripod Bowl, Ashtray, Censer or Catchall. Japan, 1950's.

Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.

Bamboo construction with twisted rope design. Artist signature reads: Chikubi-Sai (opening measures: 6 1/4" diameter).

A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle from early 20th century, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period. The basket was constructed in the form o...

Shaped like an arrow vase, this piece features a rounded body that extends into a long cylindrical neck, with tubular handles on either side. Japan, Taisho/Showa period, 20th century.

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Floor Basket. The basket features a unique design with a woven background & high-quality bamboo with freestyle form embellishing the underneath basket. Suita...

Bold, rustic and with an earthy free spirit, this wagumi style flower basket with twisted handle (ikebana) was designed and woven to evoke a sense of serenity and humbleness during t...

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...