Bidspirit auction | HAYAKAWA SHOKOSAI I SENCHA TEA

HAYAKAWA SHOKOSAI I SENCHA TEA BASKET, ADAIR ESTATE - The fine and rare Japanese bamboo tea basket is woven in diagonal twill plaiting. The hinged lid opens to reveal an interior fitted with a removable, openwork inner woven tray and lined in gold-and-ochre floral silk brocade. Flanking the sides are dual swing handles held by heavy braided rattan hinges secured by tightly wrapped vertical stays. The central bamboo support bar on the base is hand-engraved with the artist's signature, accompanied by the original paulownia wood box complete with certifying inscriptions. Measures 8.5 x 9 x 4 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Measures 8.5 x 9 x 4 inches. Condition Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.