Large Flower Basket (Hanakago)
Iizuka Hōsai II Japanese
Not on view
Like many bamboo artists of his time, Iizuka Hōsai II spent his early career producing the Chinese-style (karamono) works preferred among literati circles. This large flower basket in the shape of an ancient Chinese bronze vessel exhibits seamlessly intertwined, alternating plaiting patterns and rattan accents.
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