THREE BAMBOO FLOWER BASKETS JAPAN, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |

comprising a double-walled cylindrical basket with the exterior woven on the diagonal with narrow splats and the inner basket woven with broad splats in an open looping pattern, tall double loop handle, incised on the base with the artist's signature Horyusai; an ovoid wagumi basket with an open weave, incised on the base with the artist's signature Chikubosai, cylindrical bamboo vase insert, Japanese wood box; and a rare moonflask-shaped basket, densely woven with a 'herringbone' pattern (6)

All three with expected wear consistent with age and use. The cylindrical basket with small breaks to the weaving along the handle, border securing the handle and rims. The ovoid basket has small breaks to the weaving and there has been lacquer applied in areas to stabilize the form which is slightly loose. The moonflask form has breaks along the rims and edges and is a bit loose along the outer perimeters of the circular form.
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