Flower Basket by Hayakawa Shokosai V

This basket is signed 'Shosai', the art-name of Hayakawa Shokosai before he assumed his illustrious family title. It can therefore be dated pre-1977. It has the classic formality of the Shokosai family, with elegant handle and finely-worked ornamental rings and 'ears'. It features signature Hayakawa family color and techniques, most notably the impressive 'stacked' plait found at its lowest level, just above the foot.