https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/94624/fullFlower basketca. 1930–194017 × 15 3/4 × 14 1/4 inches (43.2 × 40 × 36.2 cm)BambooBequest of Ritalou Rogow Harris, Class of 1957, and Robert O. Harris2012.015.0200Round handled basket formed from three wide split bamboo lengths interwoven and secured to each other with rattan insect stitches. Self-rim, handle and feet. Bamboo is dyed honey-brown and polished. Signed above one of the feet.Decorative Arts20350145345Ishikawa ShounIshikawa Shoun was apprenticed at an early age to Iizuka Rokansai (1880-1958), who transcended tradition with his boldly sculptural works. Among Rokansai’s innovations was a unique form of flower basket constructed of wide bamboo strips. While Ishikawa Shoun follows his master by also using wide strips of madake bamboo, Rokansai would leave the bamboo skin intact, whereas Shoun stripped the skin to give his baskets a distinctive appearance and satin-like feel.2012.015.020