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Lot 64
A BAMBOO BASKET FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
SIGNED CHIKUHOSAI KORE ZO, TAISHO-SHOWA PERIOD, 20TH CENTURY
Closed2 October 2017
Price Realised
HKD 87,500
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Specialist note
Chikuhosai was the eldest brother of Tanabe Chikuunsai I (1877-1937), one of the most important bamboo artists working in the first half of the 20th century in Osaka Prefecture.
In the late 19th century, Chinese style bamboo baskets became very popular in Japan due to the rising popularity of sencha 煎茶 tea ceremony. Bamboo artists in Osaka area became particularly well known for their skill in making intricate baskets inspired by Chinese classical styles.
In the late 19th century, Chinese style bamboo baskets became very popular in Japan due to the rising popularity of sencha 煎茶 tea ceremony. Bamboo artists in Osaka area became particularly well known for their skill in making intricate baskets inspired by Chinese classical styles.