Masters of Bamboo: Japanese Baskets and Sculpture March 9, 2007

Connoisseurs and collectors have long regarded Japanese bamboo baskets as art objects of great sophistication and beauty. 'Masters of Bamboo: Japanese Baskets and Sculpture from the Cotsen Collection' will feature approximately seventy artworks from the Lloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection. Some of them are created by masters designated in Japan as "Living National Treasures," offering visitors a revealing look at extraordinary beauty, intricate craftsmanship, as well as the historical and cultural importance of this unique art form.