Peony Ikebana Basket
Date unknown
Medium
Bamboo
Dimensions
51 × 28.6 × 19 cm (20 1/8 × 11 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.)
Classification
basketry
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
198797
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts Asia collection, the *Peony Ikebana Basket* is a striking example of traditional bamboo basketry. Crafted from bamboo—a versatile material prized in East Asian crafts for its flexibility and natural beauty—this basket measures 51 × .6 × 19 cm, making it a substantial yet elegant vessel suitable for display or use. Its classification as basketry highlights the intricate weaving techniques that transform raw bamboo into functional art, evoking the harmony of nature central to Asian aesthetics. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, relies...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...