Bidspirit auction | Tanabe Chikuunsai I I

Tanabe Chikuunsai I I - A LOW OPENWORK JAPANESE BASKET BY TANABE CHIKUUNSAI II. Tanabe Chikuunsai I I The low asymmetrical openwork basket in beautifully lacquered split bamboo is accompanied by a fitted bamboo cylinder liner (otoshimono) and the original inscribed paulownia-wood storage box (tomobako).Accompanied by a fitted bamboo cylinder liner ( otoshimono ) and the original inscribed paulownia-wood storage box ( tomobako ). Measures 6.25 x 15 x 10.5 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 6.25 x 15 x 10.5 inches. Condition Very good condition. There are no breaks, cracks, repairs, losses 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.