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Chikuunsai II Ikebana Basket
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Pre 1970 item# 929852 (stock# 06-248 )
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Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd.
Tel.212-223-4600
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A tall ikebana bamboo basket composed of fine strands of lacquered
bamboo woven in a pine needle plaiting. Its broad gallery with slim,
vertical stands of bamboo evenly placed, rises from the closely woven body.
Twining
details and insect stitching along the rim and wrapped along the low
reed handle secure the rim and handle in place. This basket is in
excellent condition, incised Chikuunsai II signature plaque on
chrysanthemum base. (Chikuunsai II is best known for his works wit ...click for details
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Boat-Shaped Ikebana Basket
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Pre 1930 item# 923099 (stock# 02-129c )
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Flying Cranes Antiques Ltd.
Tel.212-223-4600
Price on Request
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This is an ingeniously crafted ikebana basket formed as a fishing
boat, its body intricately woven with fine bamboo strands interspersed
with sections of rootwood. Bamboo reeds worked for the bow and stern,
and twisted bamboo applied to either side of the mat-plaited deck
provide additional support and
aesthetic charm. The piece is lacquered a rich mahogany color, adding to its
beauty. This delightful basket is in very good condition.
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