Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE BASKET SIGNED CHIKUYOSAI,

A JAPANESE BASKET SIGNED CHIKUYOSAI, ADAIR ESTATE - The tall, slender vessel is constructed with a dense plain-weave body spaced by vertical bamboo stays, each secured with intricate decorative knotting in black bamboo below an open-work band laced in black around the shoulder where the high sweeping handle composed of layered bamboo strips is tied in three distinct 'fingers.' The form sits on a thick, corded plinth foot adding to the overall sense of verticality. The deep, lustrous amber-brown patina is accented by all-over near-black laces and ties. Measures 20 x 7 x 7 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 Measures 20 x 7 x 7 inches. Condition Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, breaks, repairs, scratches or areas of wear to the basket. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.