Antique Japanese Taisho (C1920) Hand Made Bamboo Basket Kago With Handle Bronze 31 of which are nationally

31 of which are nationally recognized as Master Craftsmen

with exception to a small chip on the lid (see picture 10)

and alert as well as quick

It has a black base color surrounded by flowers trees and two Chinese acrobats

Antique Japanese Taisho (C1920) Hand Made Bamboo Basket Kago With Handle Bronze 31 of which are nationallyThis is an antique Japanese basket intricately woven with tsutsu dake (aged bamboo). It weights 1 lb 5 oz. It has been in storage for over half a century and with exception to some missing parts on the rim (see last two pictures), this basket remains in very good condition. It measures 18" long (45. 5 cm) by 13" wide (33 cm) by 9" tall (23 cm )(16" tall (40. 5 cm) including the handle).