初代和田和一斎造　二重編手付花籃|Karamono-Style Flower Basket (Hanakago)

Wada Waichisai I

ca. 1890–1901 · Timber bamboo, rattan, and lacquer · Asian Art

Like his father, Wada Waichisai I spent his early career producing simple baskets for carrying fruits and vegetables. He later made utensils for sencha tea gatherings, including Chinese-style (karamono) flower baskets—like this tightly plaited example. Waichisai’s meticulously crafted works were in high demand among literati circles.

Artist

Wada Waichisai I

Date

ca. 1890–1901

Medium

Timber bamboo, rattan, and lacquer

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Diane Abbey, 2019