TANABE CHIKUUNSAI I (1877-1937) A Handled Flower Basket Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) e...

TANABE CHIKUUNSAI I (1877-1937) A Handled Flower Basket Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, 1920s/1930s Madake bamboo and rattan; free-style twill plaiting over compound horizontal elements, twill plaiting (base), wrapping and extensive knotting, signed Chikuunsai ; with faceted lacquered bamboo otoshi (water container); with wood tomobako storage box inscribed and signed Natsumegata hanakago Chikuunsai (Flower basket in the form of a Chinese date); sealed Chikuunsai . 48cm (18 7/8in) high. (3). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com