A flower vase by Shimada Chikuhosai, a bamboo craft artist from Kyoto. This piece was created around the time he received the Mayor's Award at the 1985 Bamboo Craft Exhibition. The charm lies in the exquisite braiding that highlights the beauty of bamboo, and the harmony with the vessel's natural flavor. Comes with a wooden box and an explanatory note, providing a clear provenance. Recommended for tea ceremonies, tokonoma displays, and modern Japanese interiors. ■ Contents of the Explanatory Note (Key Points) • A craftsman who grew up in Kyoto and continued to study bamboo crafts • Over 25 years dedicated to bamboo crafts • Received the Mayor's Award at the 1985 (Showa 60) Bamboo Craft Exhibition • Made by "Shimada Chikuhosai" ■ About the Artist Shimada Chikuhosai • Follows the Kyoto-style bamboo craft tradition • A craftsman highly regarded for his flower baskets and craft vases • Has received multiple awards at city and craft exhibitions • Style is from the post-war period to the late Showa era ■ Condition • No cracks or chips • In beautiful condition with little sign of use • Comes with a paulownia wood box and explanatory note A beautiful craft item made of bamboo in a bottle shape, with a wooden box. - Material: Bamboo - Design: Bottle-shaped bamboo craft - Accessories: Comes with a wooden box - Size: Approximately 36cm x 10cm This is a hand-woven bamboo basket. It can be used as a sake bottle cover or as a flower vase. • Comes with a wooden box • Includes a paper with the artist's brief history • Made by the artist who received the Mayor's Award at the 1985 Bamboo Craft Exhibition • The fine weave creates a work of high artistic quality. Offered for sale to organize my collection. Will be sold to someone who will cherish it. 《Award-Winning Work, with Wooden Box》 Shimada Chikuhosai Bamboo Craft Flower Vase 1985 Mayor's Award Winner 【Product Description】 The refined, uncluttered form and the well-balanced braiding possess the tension and beauty unique to handmade work. This piece is an unused masterpiece that has been carefully preserved, maintaining the lustrous appearance of the bamboo, and both the wooden box and the attached documents are in very beautiful condition. It is a dignified flower vase that will look great in a tea ceremony, tokonoma, or modern space.