Vase - Bamboo - Japan (No reserve price)
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Japanese bamboo flower basket (hanakago) dating to the 1950s–1960s, in good vintage condition with minor wear, 31 × 31 × 16 cm, 500 g, brown, with its removable bamboo cylinder insert (otoshi).
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Sculptural Bamboo Flower Basket with Bamboo Insert – Organic Branch Design
This is a unique and sculptural Japanese bamboo flower basket (hanakago) with its original bamboo cylinder insert.
The basket features an expressive, organic form constructed from dark-stained bamboo strips woven into two rounded, gourd-like bodies connected in a dynamic composition. The structure is mounted on natural tree branches, giving the piece a rustic and wabi-sabi aesthetic. The combination of smoked bamboo tones and untreated branch elements creates a striking contrast between refinement and natural wildness.
The removable bamboo cylinder (otoshi) is included, allowing the basket to be used as a functional flower container. This type of basket is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony settings or for ikebana flower arrangement, where the sculptural form enhances the display of seasonal flowers.
A highly decorative and artistic piece that works beautifully as both functional ikebana ware and as a standalone object of Japanese craft art.
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Size
Height: 31 cm
Width: 31 cm
Depth: 16 cm
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Weight
500 g / 0.5 kg
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Condition
Good vintage condition with natural aging, minor surface wear, and slight irregularities consistent with handmade bamboo work. No major structural damage observed.
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.
Sculptural Bamboo Flower Basket with Bamboo Insert – Organic Branch Design
This is a unique and sculptural Japanese bamboo flower basket (hanakago) with its original bamboo cylinder insert.
The basket features an expressive, organic form constructed from dark-stained bamboo strips woven into two rounded, gourd-like bodies connected in a dynamic composition. The structure is mounted on natural tree branches, giving the piece a rustic and wabi-sabi aesthetic. The combination of smoked bamboo tones and untreated branch elements creates a striking contrast between refinement and natural wildness.
The removable bamboo cylinder (otoshi) is included, allowing the basket to be used as a functional flower container. This type of basket is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony settings or for ikebana flower arrangement, where the sculptural form enhances the display of seasonal flowers.
A highly decorative and artistic piece that works beautifully as both functional ikebana ware and as a standalone object of Japanese craft art.
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Size
Height: 31 cm
Width: 31 cm
Depth: 16 cm
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Weight
500 g / 0.5 kg
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Condition
Good vintage condition with natural aging, minor surface wear, and slight irregularities consistent with handmade bamboo work. No major structural damage observed.
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
Weight
500 g
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bamboo
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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