[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, flower vase (basket vase) for display] Basket with handles, made by Hayakawa Shoko (made by Hayakawa Shokosai)

Size: Approx. basket diameter 17 x total height 27.6 cm
Lower basket height 15cm
(Sizes may vary as these are handmade)
Material: Otoshi (bamboo)
Artist: Hayakawa Shoko (Hayakawa Shokosai)
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[5th ​​Generation Hayakawa Shokosai (Shoko)] Living National Treasure 1932-2011
Born in 1932, the eldest son of the 4th generation Shokosai. Learned techniques from his father and worked in Tokyo under the name "Shosai".
In 1951, he studied under his father, the 4th generation Hayakawa Shokosai.
1965 (Showa 40) Held his first solo exhibition at Osaka Mitsukoshi under the name Hayakawa Naotaka
In 1966, he exhibited at the Japan Traditional Crafts Association Exhibition. Since his first exhibition and first award, he has continued to win awards every year since.
In 1975, following the death of his father, he took on the name of the 5th Shokosai.
1992: Certified as a holder of the Kyoto Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property
2002: Received the Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Award for Merit, etc.
In 2003, he was recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).
Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder (Living National Treasure)
Kyoto Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property Holder Regular member of the Japan Crafts Association (Special Honorary Member)
International Arts and Culture Festival
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Specifications: Storage box: Wooden box
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