A beautiful ikebana flower basket, crafted from susutake (‘smoked bamboo’), exudes elegance with its curved double gourd design, delicately poised on a lacquered rustic branch base. The arrangement creates the illusion of the gourds sprouting naturally from the branch. The intricate weaving of the bamboo showcases thin strips arranged in various plaits, forming a dense pattern interspersed with broader lines. The warm brown patina enhances the bamboo's natural beauty, adding depth to its texture. Symbolically rich, the gourd (hyôtan) holds significance in Japanese culture as a charm for longevity and good fortune. Its durability when dried and the abundance of seeds it carries also make it a symbol of fertility, embodying the cycle of life and growth. Mid-Shôwa period (Mid-20th century). SHIPPING: EMS or Fedex or DHL. Ship tracked & insured.