This Japanese bamboo flower basket (花籠, hanakago) was crafted by Chikushunsai (竹旬斎), a bamboo craft artist recognised by Grand Master Sen Soshitsu of the Ura Senke school (裏千家千宗室家元), one of Japan's foremost tea ceremony traditions. The basket takes an hourglass silhouette, tapering at the waist and widening at the shoulder and base. Chikushunsai wove the body in a fine, tight spiral weave (細編み, hosho-ami) using dark-brown lacquered bamboo strips, producing a warm reddish-brown surface throughout. The upper rim is finished with alternating thick bamboo nodes in a decorative border binding (組縁, kumi-fuchi). A small bamboo hook is fitted at the shoulder, allowing the basket to be displayed as a hanging flower vessel (掛花入, kakehanairi) or placed upright as a standing vase (置き花入, okihanairi). The open-lattice base is reinforced with two crossed bamboo staves; the artist's name, Chikushunsai (竹旬斎), is carved into one of these staves. A bamboo tube insert (一重切, hitoe-giri) is included. It fits inside the basket and holds water and flower stems directly, making this piece ready for ikebana (生け花, Japanese flower arrangement) or tea ceremony use. H 19.5 cm × W 14 cm × D 11.5 cm Weight: approx. 82 g Condition: Good overall. The basket retains a warm patina consistent with age and prior use. The weave is intact throughout with no broken strands. Minor surface marks consistent with normal use are present on the outer body. The bamboo hook at the shoulder shows natural darkening. [Shipping] This item will be securely packed and dispatched with tracking and insurance. Delivery to Europe typically takes 3–4 weeks. [Important Notice] Please note that import duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer's responsibility. These charges vary by country and are not included in the item price or shipping fee. *Product information was compiled with AI assistance.