Chinese-Style Flower Basket (Karamono hanakago)
Wada Waichisai I Japanese
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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.
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