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Sister Moon Flower Basket (Hanaire)

Nagakura Ken'ichi Japanese

2004

Not on view

The organic, sculptural baskets and sculptures of Nagakura Ken’ichi, an independent artist based in Shizuoka Prefecture, owe their appearance to a variety of traditions. Ken’ichi began his career as a textile craftsman, but he soon realized that he was more interested in three-dimensional works. After assisting his grandfather, a bamboo wholesaler, he started to experiment with compositions characterized by unusual textures, fine plaiting inspired by the graphic arts, and the inclusion of bamboo roots.

Sister Moon Flower Basket (Hanaire), Nagakura Ken'ichi (Japanese, 1952–2018), Timber bamboo, lacquer, powdered polishing stone, and clay, Japan — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Sister Moon Flower Basket (Hanaire), Nagakura Ken'ichi (Japanese, 1952–2018), Timber bamboo, lacquer, powdered polishing stone, and clay, Japan

Sister Moon Flower Basket (Hanaire), Nagakura Ken'ichi (Japanese, 1952–2018), Timber bamboo, lacquer, powdered polishing stone, and clay, Japan

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長倉健一造「霊気」花入

Title: Sister Moon Flower Basket (Hanaire)

Artist: Nagakura Ken'ichi (Japanese, 1952–2018)

Period: Heisei period (1989–2019)

Date: 2004

Culture: Japan

Medium: Timber bamboo, lacquer, powdered polishing stone, and clay

Dimensions: 20 × 17 × 9 1/2 in. (50.8 × 43.2 × 24.1 cm)

Classification: Bamboo

Credit Line: Lent by Diane and Arthur Abbey

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