Flower basket c. 1920s - 1930s

"Flower Basket" is a woven basket made by the artist Chikukōen, sometime between the 1920s and 1930s. The basket, made from a dark brown woven material, is an elongated oval shape, with a round, flat base and a flared top. The basket is designed to hold flowers, and features a woven handle that extends from the rim of the basket and loops over the top. The basket is a fine example of Japanese basketry, and is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.