Bidspirit auction | TANABE CHIKUUNSAI TRUMPET FORM BASKET,

TANABE CHIKUUNSAI TRUMPET FORM BASKET, ADAIR ESTATE - The slender, columnar body of open vertical-stay weave is reinforced by a zig-zag of fine, thin lacing that binds the horizontal and vertical elements. The rim is elaborately reinforced with bamboo wrap and lacing with the handle joined by complex circular knotting on each of the three twig fingers on each side. The base is similarly embellished. Accompanied by its original blackened bamboo liner (otoshi) and its signed paulownia wood storage box. Basket measures 19 x 8 x 8 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 19 x 8 x 8 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.