Japanese Antique Bamboo Flower Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1920: item #724728
J086

This is a beautiful bamboo flower basket made by Tanabe Chikuhosai in Taisho era ( ca. 1910s~1920s ). It has an ample shape and exquisite weaving technique of bamboo strips. Three diagonal strips are lost in the upper part of one side and it also has a few minor cuts. In good condition as a whole. Height 38cm 15.0" Diameter of the longer side 32cm 12.6" Diameter of the shorter side 25cm 9.8"

Japanese Ikebana Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1920: item #714752
JB-85

Respected for his technical mastery, Iwao Kounsai, a Kyushu artist was credited for presenting work to the Showa Emperor (1912-1926). Utilizing traditional and complex plaiting techniques, the artist designed this gracefully tapered conical-formed ikebana basket. The round openings have been shaped to complement the round bottom. A single strip of bamboo has been inserted at the base and continues over the top and down the other side to provide additional strength. Rattan bands have been use... Click for details

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Burl Wood Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1900: item #713276
11-317

This lovely Japanese shallow form basket or “moribon,” hand carved of curling hardwood burl, has a bold irregular loop handle and sinuous natural form. Meiji period, late 19th century. The basket’s swirling edge follows the natural tree shape, creating a wonderfully elegant movement. The natural knot hole adds a further interesting element to its pure organic form. The inherent natural honey-colored hue of the wood enhances the rich grain in the burl, giving its graphic wavy design a luminous de... Click for details

Splendid Antique Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket c.1910

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1900: item #712952
KA541

Rich patina tea ceremony bamboo flower basket from early 1900's. Beautiful 'susdake' smoked bamboo has been used from old Japanese farmhouses, split and woven into a piece of art. This particular basket feature a diagonal insertion technique with wide strips being inserted between plaited weaves. A 'tomobuchi' rim is employed with upward curling strips to create the rim. The handle is wrapped rattan. Excellent condition. c.1910. (18" x 9") (45cm x 24cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western ... Click for details

Japanese Meiji Period c.1900 Bamboo Flower Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1900: item #708351
KA542

Rich, wide strip bamboo antique Japanese flower basket with patina and in excellent condition. Intertwined are fine twigs of bamboo. Beautiful artistry. Unsigned. c.1900. (15"x 12") (40cm x 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70.

Antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket Hanakago

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1920: item #701752
D167

Antique woven bamboo basket, or hanakago, designed for use in the Japanese art of flower display known as ikebana. This exceptional piece features a design blending elements of both free form and symmetrical weave. Tightly woven strips of bamboo are intertwined around larger, bisected pieces of figured bamboo stalk on all four sides to create a basket which is structurally solid and pleasing to the eye. The basket dates to the late Meiji-Period (c.1910), and is in excellent condition. The ba... Click for details

Antique Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1900: item #698918
KA536

Marvelous antique Japanese root-handle Meiji Period c.1890 ikebana flower basket for the tea ceremony. Exceptional weave and shape with one of the best root handles we have ever seen. c.1890. (21" x 13") (53cm x 33cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.

Signed Early 19th Century Ikebana Wall Basket by Mineko

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1837 VR: item #697760
R206

Early 19th Century Edo Period signed Japanese Ikebana flower arranging wall basket made of bamboo woven by the master, Mineko, with wonderful color and design. Wall baskets of this quality are hard to come by. 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)h x 3.5 inches (9 cm)w. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Unusual, Striking Antique Ikebana Flower Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1920: item #697740
R80

Antique Japanese Ikebana flower arranging basket made of bamboo with an unusual sculptural image. It features large pieces of bamboo joined together to create the container, with a wonderful handle. 19.5 (50 cm) tall. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Very Rare 19thC. Japanese Woven Bamboo Tea Ceremony Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets Pre 1837 VR: item #697725
R65

An unusual and important early 19th Century Edo Period Woven Bamboo Tea Ceremony Box. This unique work of art is the only one we have seen like this. Expertly woven bamboo accented with a large bamboo handle. A rare find for the serious Japanese basket collector. Wonderful color and patina. You are not likely to see another on the art market. 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)h x 12 inches (30.5 cm)w x 10 inches (20.5 cm)d. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.