Flaring flower basket with handle

Iizuka Hosai II (Japanese, 1872 - 1934) (Artist)approx. 1926-1934

Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States

This basket is an example of Chinese-style flower basket made in the Kanto region of Eastern Japan. The
angular forms, clean plaiting, and bamboo accents on these works are also found on Chinese baskets from the 1800s.

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Title: Flaring flower basket with handle
Creator: Iizuka Hosai II (Japanese, 1872 - 1934) (Artist)
Date Created: approx. 1926-1934
Location Created: Japan; Kanto region
Physical Dimensions: H. 16 in x W. 9 1/2 in x D. 8 1/2 in, H. 40.6 cm x W. 24.1 cm x D. 21.6 cm
Rights: Public Domain
Medium: Bamboo (madake variety) and rattan; twill plaiting and clematis base plaiting
Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection, 2006.3.17

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