Maeda Chikubosai I
(Japanese, 1872–1950)
“Hourglass” basket with a long, naturally segmented bamboo handle
Object Details
Artist
Maeda Chikubosai I
Date
ca. 1912–1930
Medium
Bamboo
Dimensions
Height: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Ritalou Rogow Harris, Class of 1957, and Robert O. Harris
Object
Number
2012.015.011
Maeda Chikubosai I was a self-taught artist and worked for some time with Tanabe Chikuunsai I, makin(…)
Maeda Chikubosai I was a self-taught artist and worked for some time with Tanabe Chikuunsai I, making baskets for export. Chikubosai I gained renown for baskets he made for the imperial household and is considered one of the great masters of basket art in the Taisho period. He often used kanchiku bamboo in combination with its roots, as seen here.
