Item Description This is a Japanese bamboo flower basket (hanakago) with a red finish. Its slender bamboo strips flare outward from a small round foot to a wide, gently asymmetrical oval mouth, giving the piece an open, sculptural silhouette. The rim is finished with a neatly twisted bamboo binding. A band of fine plaited weaving runs around the base, and the underside shows a decorative woven pattern with lighter natural bamboo accents. A cylindrical inner liner sits at the centre of the basket to hold water and stems for ikebana or floral display. The interior of the liner is finished in deep red. No signature or mark was found on the piece, so it is offered as an unsigned work. It suits ikebana, tea-room displays and modern interiors. Size Height: 18 cm Width: 35.5 cm Depth: 24.5 cm Weight 266 g Condition Good, used condition. The woven bamboo frame and twisted rim are intact and the red finish is attractive. Minor wear such as small spots and light scuffs is visible on the inner liner, and only light signs of age and handling are present elsewhere. Please review all photographs carefully. Additional Information Material: Bamboo with a red finish Origin: Japan Form: Hanakago with a removable-style cylindrical inner liner Signature: None found The item will be carefully packaged and shipped by Japan Post or DHL, depending on the situation. Due to the changes to the EU tax-free (VAT) system, Japan Post has become unable to ship certain goods valued at €150 or less to an increasing number of European countries. Depending on the destination and circumstances, the shipping method may therefore be changed from Japan Post to DHL. Delivery normally takes approximately 3 weeks, or up to 3 months if the item is shipped by sea. Please note that import duties, taxes, customs fees, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. For customs clearance, your local customs office or delivery company may contact you by phone or email. To avoid any delays or the return of the parcel, please ensure that you can respond promptly to any such requests. If the parcel is returned due to an inability to contact you or complete customs clearance, additional shipping charges, which may be more than twice the original shipping cost, will apply for reshipment. Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation. We will do our utmost to ensure that your item arrives safely and without any issues.