Antique Japanese ikebana basket for flower arranging. Round body with wide split bamboo and twisted rope bamboo foot and neck. The dramatic, arching handle is made of gnarled wisteria branches. Beautiful deep reddish finish and dark patina.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 17 3/8" high x 11 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" wide.