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Yamashita Kochikusai (as a bamboo artist from Osaka, Kansai region. He apprenticed under Wada Waichisai I (becoming independent in 1901. …
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Yamashita Kochikusai (as a bamboo artist from Osaka, Kansai region. He apprenticed under Wada Waichisai I (becoming independent in 1901. His students include Ezono Chikubisai, Suzuki Gengensai and Inose Kohosai. He won prizes for his work at numbers of exhibitions and was patronized by the Imperial Household.
The basket on offer was finely woven with smoked bamboo likely circa The body was constructed with alternate mat plaiting (upper and lower) and compound lozenge plaiting (middle section). The three prong handle and the base feature scrolling designs details. Signed on the base "Kochikusai made this". A rare and beautiful example of the artist's work.
For similar work see Object Number: 2006.3.28 and 2006.3.5 in the collection of Asian Art Museum San Francisco.
Reference: Master of Bamboo, Rinn. Page 116.
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- Dimensions
- 7.85ʺW × 7.85ʺD × 17.75ʺH
- Styles
- Japonisme
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition. less
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