Vase - Bamboo - Japan (No reserve price)
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Tall Japanese bamboo flower basket with a curved handle and flared base, cylindrical in form and made in Japan from bamboo, dating to the Showa period (1950s–1960s) with dimensions 43 cm high, 13 cm wide and 13 cm deep, weighing 0.39 kg, in good vintage condition with minor signs of aging.
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Tall Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket with Handle – Showa Period, 20th Century
This is a tall Japanese bamboo flower basket (hanakago), crafted in a refined cylindrical form with a distinctive flared base and an elegant arched handle. The basket is made using tightly woven bamboo strips, demonstrating skilled traditional basketry techniques and a strong sense of balance and proportion.
The surface shows a deep, darkened tone, suggesting age and careful use, which enhances its sculptural presence. The elongated vertical profile allows it to function beautifully as a hanging or standing flower container, while also making it suitable as an interior decorative object. Its understated design emphasizes form, texture, and craftsmanship rather than ornamentation.
Such bamboo flower baskets have long been appreciated in Japanese interiors for their quiet aesthetic and their ability to harmonize with both natural materials and minimalist spaces.
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Size
Height: 43 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 13 cm
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Weight
390 g / 0.39 kg
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Condition
The basket is in good vintage condition, showing natural signs of age such as surface patina and minor wear consistent with traditional bamboo craftsmanship. There are no visible structural damages.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
Tall Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket with Handle – Showa Period, 20th Century
This is a tall Japanese bamboo flower basket (hanakago), crafted in a refined cylindrical form with a distinctive flared base and an elegant arched handle. The basket is made using tightly woven bamboo strips, demonstrating skilled traditional basketry techniques and a strong sense of balance and proportion.
The surface shows a deep, darkened tone, suggesting age and careful use, which enhances its sculptural presence. The elongated vertical profile allows it to function beautifully as a hanging or standing flower container, while also making it suitable as an interior decorative object. Its understated design emphasizes form, texture, and craftsmanship rather than ornamentation.
Such bamboo flower baskets have long been appreciated in Japanese interiors for their quiet aesthetic and their ability to harmonize with both natural materials and minimalist spaces.
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Size
Height: 43 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 13 cm
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Weight
390 g / 0.39 kg
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Condition
The basket is in good vintage condition, showing natural signs of age such as surface patina and minor wear consistent with traditional bamboo craftsmanship. There are no visible structural damages.
Seller's Story
I am a Japanese seller based in Yamaguchi, specializing in traditional Japanese crafts, antiques, and decorative art.
I personally source items from old Japanese warehouses, local antique markets, and private collections.
All items are carefully photographed and described to show their true condition.
I enjoy sharing authentic Japanese culture with collectors around the world.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bamboo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
43 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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