Bidspirit auction | Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950)

Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950) - A JAPANESE BAMBOO BASKET SIGNED MAEDA CHIKUBOSAI I. Maeda Chikubosai I (1872-1950) Rising from a braided circular foot-ring into a softly swelled, pear-shaped body, this basket features an upright, slender profile with a gently flared rim bound with meticulous rattan knotting wrap. The body is woven primarily in a dense, interlocking twill herringbone pattern overlaid with vertical, tightly wrapped ribs rising toward the neck. The rim is composed or a complex open-pierced work. The loop handle is formed from natural bamboo culm in an elegant triple splay finished with intricate knotted rattan bindings. The bamboo is treated with a deep reddish-brown finish over natural patinated smoked bamboo. The base is fitted with an open-weave interior base and a solid transverse bamboo locking brace bearing the artist's signature. Accompanied by the original inscribed paulownia-wood storage box (tomobako). Measures 19.5 x 7 inches in diameter. 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 19.5 x 7 inches in diameter. Condition Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, or areas of discoloration or heavy wear. Provenance 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.