Basket For Ikebana Called Hanakago Shichiku - Japan - Late Meiji Era (1868-1912)
BASKET for IKEBANA called Hanakago Shichiku
Japan
Late Meiji period (1868–1912)
Bamboo
H.: 16 cm; W: 23 cm
A woven bamboo basket in the shape of a sphere, entirely openwork, with a slightly off-centre neck, allowing the woven handle to wrap around the body of the basket, ending in a ring for hanging.
It still has its small hollow bamboo vase inside, called an otoshi.
This basket was reserved for ikebana, which can be translated as floral arrangement, which accompanied the tea ceremony.
The term ikebana is made up of ikeru, which means ‘to live’, and hana, ‘flower’. Thus, ikebana is the art of bringing flowers to life in a chosen composition that is displayed for viewing.
It should be added that bamboo is believed to have special properties and is even considered to be a support for the spirit.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6879
Japan
Late Meiji period (1868–1912)
Bamboo
H.: 16 cm; W: 23 cm
A woven bamboo basket in the shape of a sphere, entirely openwork, with a slightly off-centre neck, allowing the woven handle to wrap around the body of the basket, ending in a ring for hanging.
It still has its small hollow bamboo vase inside, called an otoshi.
This basket was reserved for ikebana, which can be translated as floral arrangement, which accompanied the tea ceremony.
The term ikebana is made up of ikeru, which means ‘to live’, and hana, ‘flower’. Thus, ikebana is the art of bringing flowers to life in a chosen composition that is displayed for viewing.
It should be added that bamboo is believed to have special properties and is even considered to be a support for the spirit.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6879
740 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1721949
Availability: In stock
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