Beach Plovers (Hama chidori)
Artist
Kajiwara Aya
Japanese, b. 1941
Place of OriginBeppu, Oita prefecture, Japan; Beppu, Oita prefecture
Date1990
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety) and rattan; plover plaiting, diamond twill base plaiting, mat plaiting
DimensionsH. 7 in x Diam. 16 in, H. 17.8 cm x Diam. 40.6 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.481
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewMarkingsMade by Aya
Text Entries梶原彩作 「花籃 浜千鳥」
A plover is a type of small bird found near the seashore. The plaiting technique used in this basket is named for the tiny tracks that plovers leave when they run across the sand.
approx. 1900-1950
approx. 1880-1920
approx. 1925-1950
