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            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.
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