Bidspirit auction | Wada Waichisai I

Wada Waichisai I - A WAICHISAI HANGING JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING BASKET. Wada Waichisai I The antique Japanese hanging bamboo flower basket features a flaring circular basin with dense twill plaiting at the lower wall, open vertical slatwork and an elaborate scrolling openwork gallery rim surmounted by a square-arched handle with suspension loop. Accompanied by the original copper basin liner and the original inscribed paulownia-wood storage box ( tomobako ). Measures 14 x 14.75 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 14 x 14.75 inches in diameter. 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.