Lake Biwa Fish Trap (Eri)
Artist
Higashi Takesonosai
Japanese, 1915 - 2003
Place of OriginKyoto, Japan; Kyoto
Date1988
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBlack bamboo (kurochiku variety) and rattan
DimensionsH. 12 in x W. 13 in x D. 6 1/2 in, H. 30.5 cm x W. 33 cm x D. 16.5 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.684
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view東竹園斎作 「紫竹組 魞花入」
The vertical pieces of black bamboo forming the walls of this flower basket resemble a kind of fish trap used only on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest inland lake, which is located in the same region as the artist's studio.
