Maeda Chikubosai II “Hanakago” Flower Basket
Artist/Designer: Maeda Chikubosai II (Japanese, 1917-2003)
Additional Information: Provenance: Tai Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Marking(s); notes: signed
Country of origin; materials: Japan; over-dyed susutake, rattan
Dimensions: 11″h, 5″w, 5″d
Condition: very good, minor loss to rattan wrapping at the lower band of basket’s rim
Price: $5,500