Six-sided flower basket with handle c. 1927 - 1934
iizukarokansai
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This intricately woven basket, titled "Six-sided flower basket with handle", was created by Japanese artist Iizuka Rōkansai between 1927 and 1934. The basket is made of bamboo and features a six-sided, slightly flared body, and is topped with a handle that allows it to be easily carried. The basket is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. This piece highlights the meticulous craftsmanship and artistry of traditional Japanese basket making.
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This extraordinary work from Rōkansai's early period shows his versatility, artistic innovation, and technical mastery. In Eastern Japan (Tokyo and nearby Tochigi and Niigata prefectures), he is regarded as the most influential innovator and a pioneer of sculptural forms in bamboo art. Widely celebrated today, he helped grow bamboo art from folk craft to a respected contemporary art form.
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