Lot details By Omori Chikuyusai, signed Chikuyusai kore saku Japan, c. 1950, Showa period (1926-1989) A very fine tall Japanese bamboo basket with an intricate multi-directional weave rendered in thin strips of bamboo. The top and bottom double rimmed and supports around the circumference tied in place with delicate knots of bamboo. The basket beautifully framed by a tall handle formed from two long strips of bamboo connected with knots of bamboo. Complete with a large lacquered bamboo water pot (otoshi) and wood storage box. Signed to the base CHIKUYUSAI kore saku [made by Chikuyusai]. HEIGHT 49 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Omori Chikuyusai was born in 1911 and was an associated member of the Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Art Crafts Association). He also rose to chairman of the Jokokai association. He lived and worked in Nagoya City, until 1971. He made bamboo baskets for Tea masters, especially for the Enshu School of Tea.
Lot details By Omori Chikuyusai, signed Chikuyusai kore saku Japan, c. 1950, Showa period (1926-1989) A very fine tall Japanese bamboo basket with an intricate multi-directional weave rendered in thin strips of bamboo. The top and bottom double rimmed and supports around the circumference tied in place with delicate knots of bamboo. The basket beautifully framed by a tall handle formed from two long strips of bamboo connected with knots of bamboo. Complete with a large lacquered bamboo water pot (otoshi) and wood storage box. Signed to the base CHIKUYUSAI kore saku [made by Chikuyusai]. HEIGHT 49 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Omori Chikuyusai was born in 1911 and was an associated member of the Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Art Crafts Association). He also rose to chairman of the Jokokai association. He lived and worked in Nagoya City, until 1971. He made bamboo baskets for Tea masters, especially for the Enshu School of Tea.
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