Chinese-Style Flower Basket (Karamono hanakago)

ca. 1890–1901

Not on view

Like his father, Wada Waichisai I spent his early career producing simple baskets for carrying fruits and vegetables. He later made utensils for sencha tea gatherings, including Chinese-style (karamono) flower baskets—like this tightly plaited example. Waichisai’s meticulously crafted works were in high demand among literati circles.

Artwork Details

初代和田和一斎造　二重編手付花籃
Title: Chinese-Style Flower Basket (Karamono hanakago)
Artist: Wada Waichisai I (Japanese, 1851–1901)
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: ca. 1890–1901
Culture: Japan
Medium: Timber bamboo, rattan, and lacquer
Dimensions: H. 24 in. (61 cm); W. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm); D. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification: Bamboo
Credit Line: Gift of Diane Abbey, 2019
Object Number: 2019.425.44a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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