This is a bamboo flower basket handmade of susu-dake ( smoke-covered dark bamboo ). The handle and the upper parts are beautifully decorated with thin bamboos. Late 19th to early 20th century. In excellent condition, no cut or no chip. Height: 52cm, Height of the body: 36cm Diameter: 22cm

This is a small box called "tsuzura" for containing small items. It is handwoven of fine bamboo strips and has beautiful Japanese paper with gold and silver foil for the lining. It has some cut, rips and many damages in the lining. 19th or early 20th century. 23cm x 31cm x 4.5cm

This is a small bamboo box hand-woven of bamboo strips. It has two different weaving in the lid. In good condition except for a few rifts and a hole. The latter half of the 19th century. 20cm x 28cm x 6.5cm

This is a bamboo basket tray which has the beautiful color by aging. It is used for contain "uchiwa", a Japanese round fan made of paper and bamboo. It is woven with nice technique and in good condition, but some of bamboo strips in sides around are broken. Late 19th to early 20th century. 27cm x 31cm

This is an unusual bamboo tray with handles, but the usage is unknown. It is nicely aged and has the beautiful color. In good condition except for some loose bamboo strips in handles. Late 19th to early 20th century. 28cm x 28cm x 7cm

This is a bamboo basket for flower arrangement ( ike-bana ) whose motif is gourd. It is hand-made of bamboo strips and wood. It has several minor cuts of bamboo strips, but they are not very noticeable. Late 19th to early 20th century. Height: 35cm Width:40cm

This is a basket woven of thin cane strips. In good condition except for cane strips being loose around the handles. It has silk cloth attached inside. Meiji period ( 1868~1912 ) Size of the bottom: 13cm x 30cm 5.1" x 11.8" Height 6.9"

This is a bamboo flower basket which is rather freely and artistically hand woven. It has beautiful patinated color. It has no cut, chip or peel and in excellent condition. Meiji period ( 1868~1912 ). Height with handle 39cm 15.4" Height of the basket 24cm 9.4" Diameter of the top of the basket 19.5cm 7.7"

A nice bamboo flower hanging basket of which shape suggests a case for a hatchet. Meiji era ( 1868~1912 ). In excellent condition. 12cm x 12cm 4.7"x4.7" Length 20cm 7.9"