Sunlight (yoko)
Artist
Higashi Takesonosai
Japanese, 1915 - 2003
Place of OriginKyoto, Japan; Kyoto
Date1976
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo (madake variety) and rattan; parallel construction
DimensionsH. 14 in x Diam. 12 in, H. 35.6 cm x Diam. 30.5 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.372
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThe artist wrote that with this work, he wanted to express the importance of sunlight for human beings. "This basket receives the sunlight and reflects it out again."
approx. 1930-1975
approx. 1900-1975
approx. 1975-1998