Traditional Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket with Bamboo Insert – Showa Period This finely woven Japanese bamboo basket is accompanied by a removable bamboo tube insert, traditionally used for flower arrangement or as a decorative container. The basket features a compact, rounded form with carefully executed weaving, showcasing the natural warmth and texture of aged bamboo. The elegant handle, reinforced with wrapped bamboo bindings, reflects skilled craftsmanship and practical design. Such bamboo baskets are commonly associated with Japanese ikebana culture, where functionality and aesthetics are equally valued. The included bamboo tube allows the basket to be used as a flower vase, while the basket itself also serves as a refined interior accent. This piece embodies the quiet beauty and understated elegance characteristic of traditional Japanese bamboo craft. ⸻ Size Height: 21 cm Width: 21 cm Depth: 10 cm ⸻ Weight 91 g / 0.091 kg ⸻ Condition The basket and bamboo tube are in good overall condition, showing natural patina, minor surface wear, and age-related characteristics consistent with traditional bamboo objects.