Bidspirit auction | WADA WAICHISAI III BAMBOO IKEBANA

WADA WAICHISAI III BAMBOO IKEBANA VASE, ADAIR ESTATE - The hollow hanging vase of slender cylindrical bamboo is fitted with a finely braided bamboo hanging loop one end, a cover connected by similarly fine braided bamboo the other end, all in deep-amber to dark-brown patina, signed along one side. Accompanied by the original tomobako box and carved hanging hook in matching patina. Hook measures 35 inches. Box is 2.5 x 37.5 x 3.25 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 Hook measures 35 inches. Box is 2.5 x 37.5 x 3.25 inches. Condition Good condition, noting a long side split. 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.