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It measures about 2 3/4" (7 cm) in diameter and 1/4" (

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This plate measures 9" in diameter by about 1 1/2" tall (23 x 4 cm)

Antique Japanese Signed Showa Era c1920's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 18" Cricket Fighting where ones which westerners wouldThis is an antique Japanese Kago basket from the early Showa era c 1930's. Used in Ikebana flower arranging. Very intricately made with woven split bamboo. It has been in storage for many decades and with the exception of a few signs of wear and loose strands of bamboo on the handle it remains in good condition. Height = 18" (46cm) Diameter = 7" (18cm)