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41 Tanabe Chikuunsai II 1910-2000 Kansai area 42 Tanabe Chikuunsai II 1910-2000 Kansai area
Kotobuki sono hanakago Madake bamboo (timber bamboo) This style is one of the “sono” (literally
Seseragi hanakago Hōbichiku bamboo and rattan "garden") series by Chikuunsai II.
(Phoenix tail bamboo) Flower basket called “Garden of Kotobuki is a letter which can be
Flower basket called “Small Stream” Congratulations” Signed: Chikuunsai zō translated as an auspicious word
Signed: Chikuunsai zō (made by Chikuunsai) for congratulations, best wishes,
ca. 1931-1945 (made by Chikuunsai) ca. 1944-1955 Tomobako with mention of Tekisuikyo or longevity. This piece was probably
Tomobako Magaki-ami weaving ordered by a client to express
26.5 (h) x 26.5 x 26.5 cm Kikkō-ami (hexagonal weaving) 13.5 (h) x 38 x 13.5 cm congratulations for a special occasion.
