Large Flower Basket (Hanakago)

Iizuka Hōsai II Japanese

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This large flower basket in the shape of an ancient Chinese bronze vessel is a traditional karamono work (a term for Chinese-style objects), created with seamlessly intertwined, alternating plaiting patterns and rattan accents. Like many bamboo artists of his time, Iizuka Hōsai II first produced the Chinese‑style works preferred by literati circles, but he eventually developed his own mode. A master of refined plaiting, he won several prizes at government‑sponsored exhibitions and eventually emerged as one of the representative artists of the Taishō period (1912–26). He helped prepare the path for the next generation, when bamboo craftsmanship gained official recognition as an art form.

Large Flower Basket (Hanakago), Iizuka Hōsai II (Japanese, 1872–1934), Timber bamboo, rattan, and lacquer, Japan

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Large Flower Basket (Hanakago), Iizuka Hōsai II (Japanese, 1872–1934), Timber bamboo, rattan, and lacquer, Japan
Large Flower Basket (Hanakago), Iizuka Hōsai II (Japanese, 1872–1934), Timber bamboo, rattan, and lacquer, Japan

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