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(Boat-shaped flower basket)

Artist: Maeda Chikubōsai

long, flat, boat-shaped basket with a four-cornered bottom; closely woven, chevron-patterned weave on sides; two bands at top of closely woven, twisted narrow strips; two wide strips with rosette-shaped knots at edges that form "feet" on base; low handle formed from irregularly shaped branches, woven with decorative knots at sides, and three rosettes at top; low, oblong copper tray insert

Date
first half 20th century
In our collection
since February the 10th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
11 7/8 × 22 1/2 × 12 in. (30.16 × 57.15 × 30.48 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bamboo, rattan, lacquer
Price
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Composition
copper12%
oxygen70%
iron18%