Chinese-style flower basket c. late 19th century
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This intricate woven basket, known as a "Chinese-style flower basket," is a fine example of the work of Japanese artist Morita Chikuami. Made in the late 19th century, the basket showcases intricate weaving patterns and features a unique combination of materials. Chikuami, born in 1877 and known for his mastery of bamboo and rattan, crafted this object with meticulous attention to detail. The basket's intricate construction, featuring a dark brown woven body and a slender, curved handle, highlights the artist's skill and the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
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Working out of a shop in Kyoto, established by his family in 1819 and still open for business today, Morita Chikuami specialized in creating bamboo baskets for a type of Japanese tea ceremony called sencha. Sencha emerged in Japan in the 1700s, based on contemporary Chinese practices, and was especially popular among the cultural elites of urban Japan. A key component of sencha decoration is flower arrangements, which often utilize bamboo flower baskets like this one. Symmetrical, with an abundance of meticulous decorative detailing, it reflects an age-old Chinese tradition of bamboo basketry that is in stark contrast to the freer forms characteristic of Japanese-style baskets.
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