Madake bamboo, rattan, lacquer
Ø. 29 cm – H. 28 cm
1944-1955
Tomobako, original box signed by the artist
Tanabe Chikuunsai Ⅱ (1910-2000
Box signed
Surface of the cover
Tsubo-gata (shape of jar) tetsuki (handle) hanakago (flower basket)
Back of the cover
Tekisuikyo* / Chikuunsai zō
Tekisuikyo, which refers to the place where the family lived before and during World War II; thus indicating the date of this piece.
Gozame-ami (mat plaiting)