Hanging insect flower basket
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1900-1975
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (susutake: smoked madake variety) and rattan; mat plaiting and twining
DimensionsH. 9 in x Diam. 7 1/4 in, H. 22.9 cm x Diam. 18.4 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.280
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view作家不疍 禕籠掛絏入
The hanging "insect" basket is used in chanoyu tearooms in which powdered green tea is prepared for guests. This kind of basket is hung from a post in the alcove and displays seasonal flowers.
The hanging "insect" basket is used in chanoyu tearooms in which powdered green tea is prepared for guests. This kind of basket is hung from a post in the alcove and displays seasonal flowers.
approx. 1900-1950
approx. 1975-1998
approx. 1900-1975
approx. 1925-1975
approx. 1950-1989