Antique Japanese Showa Era c1930's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 10" Tansu yet well loved

yet well loved

These days this size cup is also often used for drinking sake

It is covered in Japanese Cranes of Happiness in flight painted in gold

A great piece of Chinese history and an interesting and very solid and functional piece of furniture

Antique Japanese Showa Era c1930's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 10" Tansu yet well lovedThis 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 it remains in very good condition. Height = 10" (25. 5cm) Diameter =10. 5" (26. 5cm)