Lot details By Iwao Honan I (1925-2002), signed Honan Japan, 20th century Of ovoid form and finely woven, the sides with a tall arched handle, the bamboo finished to a dark-red tone, with an otoshi (water holder) cut from a whole section of bamboo, the base signed HONAN. HEIGHT 30.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection. Iwao Honan I (1925-2002) started learning basket making under his father Kounsai (1901-1992) whose works are in the Oita Prefecture Art Museum collection.
Lot details By Iwao Honan I (1925-2002), signed Honan Japan, 20th century Of ovoid form and finely woven, the sides with a tall arched handle, the bamboo finished to a dark-red tone, with an otoshi (water holder) cut from a whole section of bamboo, the base signed HONAN. HEIGHT 30.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection. Iwao Honan I (1925-2002) started learning basket making under his father Kounsai (1901-1992) whose works are in the Oita Prefecture Art Museum collection.
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