Decorative basket - comma-shaped
H 18.0 x W 64.0 x D 33.0 cm,Year.2014- according to today's currency rate
- shipping fees not included
Hiroyuki Yamamoto
1961 -- Wood and Bamboo
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Price Range
$4,500 - 14,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1
About the Artwork
This decorative basket (Morikago) was created as a comma-shaped bead (Magatama).
This shape has been used since ancient times as an amulet against evil forces, for religious practices or for necklaces. It is made of jade.
Bamboo were braided to create this piece which represents the mystery of the comma-shaped bead.
The top of the piece was created using a technique called Namiajiro-ami which consists in braiding the bamboo sticks to make them look like waves. The sides were created using the technique of Tabane-ami which consists in piling up bamboo sticks and braiding them together.
Please enjoy the undulating design and the mystery of the traditional Magatama.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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DimensionsH 18.0 x W 64.0 x D 33.0 cm
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Year presented2014
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Paulownia BoxIncluded
Techniques Used
Plaited bamboo
Plaited bamboo basketry (amimono) is created by weaving together hundreds of strips of bamboo into patterns known as plaiting (ami). Various patterns and shapes can be created by using bamboo strips of different widths or thicknesses. The many styles of plaiting utilize bamboo’s pliability to produce beautifully patterned works.
