Iizuka Shōkansai
Sweets Tray, 1960s
Hobichiku bamboo
Size 1½ x 9½ x 8½ in. (4 x 24.5 x 22 cm)
T-3336
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Shokansai was named a Living National Treasure of Basketry in 1982. He made this tray using antique hobichiku bamboo in a hexagonal weave and wrapping; the brown color is the...
Shokansai was named a Living National Treasure of Basketry in 1982. He made this tray using antique hobichiku bamboo in a hexagonal weave and wrapping; the brown color is the natural patina of the aged bamboo.
Signed on the edge of the base: Shōkansai
Comes with its original fitted wooden tomobako storage box inscribed outside "Bamboo sweets tray" and signed inside "Made by Shōkansai"; seal: Shōkansai
Signed on the edge of the base: Shōkansai
Comes with its original fitted wooden tomobako storage box inscribed outside "Bamboo sweets tray" and signed inside "Made by Shōkansai"; seal: Shōkansai