Breath (Ibuki)
Artist
Noguchi Ranhosai
Japanese, b. 1923
Place of OriginKyoto, Japan; Kyoto
Dateapprox. 2000
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety) and rattan; parallel construction
DimensionsH. 8 1/2 in x W. 22 3/4 in x D. 21 1/2 in, H. 21.6 cm x W. 57.8 cm x D. 54.6 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.872
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view野口籃鳳斎作 花籃「いぶき」
Noguchi Ranposai's work was the first contemporary bamboo art acquired by Lloyd Cotsen. Ranposai also introduced Cotsen to his teacher, bamboo artist Higashi Takesonosai.
approx. 1930-1975
approx. 1900-1975
approx. 1975-1998
approx. 1950-1975