Hawkes, Asian Art
£850.00
£850.00
An unusual lacquered flower vase, hanaike, by the eminent bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai II
( 1919~2000 ). The black lacquered bamboo vase is decorated in vermillion lacquer with a sago palm and is also signed. The vase is complete with its original blue cotton bag and a signed and inscribed box.
Chikuunsai I began the family tradition of making fine bamboo crafts in 1890, it still flourishes today under the direction of Tanabe Chikuunsai III.
Approximately 30 cm high...