Wabi-sabi half moon bamboo flower basket with copper inset for flowers. The undulating weave of the bamboo has thick branches of bamboo inserted in the plait and the whole basket has a rich patina from age. Early Showa Period C. 1930. H: 13" x W: 14". Shipping from our california warehouse. Ask for quote.

Masterpiece ikebana bamboo flower basket from the late Taisho Period C.1925. The rattan knot work is a marvel to behold. A plaited weave is over a textured fine bamboo mesh. Condition is very good with a little wear on the bottom four legs. See pictures. H:25" x W: 12". Ask for shipping quote.

Important Edo Period bronze flower vase with dragon circling the vase with another dragon and buddhist clouds in relief. Absolutely stunning. Comes in the original 'kiri' paulownia box. Inscription on box reads: "Kara Kane Un Ryu Tsutsu Hana Ike" meaning bronze vase with clouds and dragon flower vase. Also with the name of the owner. Gorgeous patina and in excellent condition. The dragon encircles the vase perfectly but is not attached. Quite remarkable. H:28cm x diameter:12cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptionally fine Taisho Period c.1920 'hanakago' bamboo flower basket with some of the best knotwork Kodo Arts has seen. The weave is very fine and intricate throughout and the top of the handle has a spectacular double butterfly knot and each of the ribs on the main basket has a line of circular knots made of rattan that are extremely difficult even for a master basket maker. Sits on four legs. Two of the rattan wrappings have some wear but otherwise in great condition. The only thing more shocking than the quality of the work is that it isn't signed. H:11 1/2" x W:14". Ask for shipping quote.

Large, thick bronze 'murashido' flower vase with patinated coloring and art deco look. 'Murashido' is a bronze finishing technique perfected in the Taisho Period c. 1912-1926 whereby hotly fired bronzes were dipped in a hot oil to achieve the spectacular coloring effects. This piece displays this genius and more. Would make an exceptional flower vase. Excellent condition with two tiny dents. (see pictures) Diameter: 14" x H:16". Ask for shipping quote.

Late Taisho Period C.1920 half-moon bamboo flower basket for ikebana. Bamboo is 'susudake' which is bamboo that has a rich patina from years of hearth smoke in an old farmhouse. When the bamboo from the roof was changed, basket makers prized the susudake for their baskets. This basket has a fabulous 'midare' irregular plaiting with bamboo inserts. H: 38cm x W: 39cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Great Taisho Period C.1920 'Koi' bronze carp swimming up the waterfall without the waterfall. Great patina. Actually holds water and is an ikebana flower vase for the tea ceremony. The carp represents courage and determination as it swims up the waterfall as depicted in many paintings and art works. Once over the top , it turns into a dragon and resides in the celestial realm protecting the buddha's teachings. Fine work on the scales and fins and fabulous expression. H:30cm W:16cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Extremely unusual shell shaped bronze 'usubata' ikebana flower vase from the late Meiji Period, C.1900. The bronze shell sits on a base of bronze waves creating a lovely art deco masterpiece. 3D and alive, there is wonderful depth and texture. H:27cm x W:39cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Spectacular 'Wagumi' Japanese style 'hanakago' bamboo and wisteria flower basket. The fabulous interwoven juxtaposition of bamboo strips and wisteria creates a stunning masterpiece. The rim is layer on layer of bamboo and the whole is an artistic tour de force. Just lovely. H:49 x W:27

The detailed information of Kogetsu is not available, but the style and the feeling of this basket resembles that of Sasaki Kogakusai, who was active in Tokyo in early Showa period (1926-1940), so we believe that Kogetsu was one of the students of Kogakusai. The shape is simple, but details are exquisite. The perfect expression of wabi - sabi. H:33cm x W: 23cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Shokosai I was the founder of a basket maker dynasty with Shokosai IV the last of a long line of spectacular craftsman. Shokosai I was born 1815 in western Japan. Died in 1897. This basket was made when he was 79 right before he passed away. The age when he made it is written on the original paulownia wood box lid. The name Shokosai I was also written on the box lid by his son Shokosai II along with the seals. The bottom of the basket is also signed. Shokosai I won many prizes at prestigious Exhibitions and was favored by Emperors and royalty. The basket features a simple but elegant weave and the inner container is also woven which is a first for our eyes. When we saw this basket, the vibration was something out of Sen no Rikyu. Ask for shipping quote. H: 50cm x W: 19cm

Absolutely wabi-sabi murashi-do bronze flower vase in its original paulownia wood box. Dated Showa 27 (c.1953) the kanji on the box reads it was a dediction for a new building in Osaka for the Osaka Bank. Made by Shobi-Do, the premier maker of fine silver and bronze works in Osaka in the post-war era. Murashi-do is a bronze patinated technique where the bronze is dipped in hot oil after firing to achieve the lovely coloring effects. H:27cm x diameter 9cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Sensational patinated 'Murashi-do' bronze flower vase with mythical lion handles and geometrical diaper design circling the middle. The vase is dipped in hot oil right after firing to achieve the colorings. This particular piece is outstanding. Taisho Period C.1912 - 1926. H: 19cm x diameter: 29cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptionally lovely and well carved Kamakura-bori lacquered hibachi. Kamakura is religiuos center south of Tokyo where kamakura-bori was born in the Edo Period. After carving out of one piece of wood , usually gingo wood, the carving is lacquered and painstakingly polished. This large hibachi has peonies and sunflowers. C. 1930 with a bit of lacquer wear (see photos). Beautiful as a vase with flower displays. H:24cm x Diameter : 49cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Elegant bronze hibachi/flower vase on tripod legs on a 'keyaki' zelkova wood stand. The japanese characters written are: Meiji 38 (Meiji Period c.1906) and 'Gaisen Kinnen" (triumph). There is a cherry blossom also in raised relief. Excellent condition. H:20cm x diameter: 30cm. Ask for shipping quote.