Antique Japanese Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 13" H Paper these vessels are valued not

these vessels are valued not only as artifacts of Japan’s folk craft (mingei) heritage but also as striking decorative pieces that embody the energy of daily Edo- and Meiji-era life

It serves as a focal point for Buddhist rituals

Sugi case and interior (Japanese Cedar)

Made of steel or steel alloy and with holes on the top and bottom for mounting

Antique Japanese Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 13" H Paper these vessels are valued notThis is an antique Japanese Kago basket all handwoven. 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 broken bits of bamboo remains in good condition. Height = 9. 75" (25cm) Diameter = 8" (20cm)