Bidspirit auction | WADA WAICHISAI III JAPANESE HANAKAGO,

WADA WAICHISAI III JAPANESE HANAKAGO, ADAIR ESTATE - The ikebana basket with wide arching handle finely bound in cross-knotting, and with stylized, decorative points where it meets the rim, is secured with traditional rattan butterfly wrapping above the rhythmically composed cylindrical body in a delicate weave on rope-twisted foot. Signed Waichisai on base, a box and presumably the original bamboo insert are included. Basket measures 16.5 x 6.5 inches in diameter. Box is 18.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Basket measures 16.5 x 6.5 inches in diameter. Box is 18.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches. Condition Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.