Antique Japanese Hanakago/Ikebana Flower Basket - 1980s Showa Era (25D-471-2)

Antique Japanese Hanakago/Ikebana Flower Basket (SKU 25D-471-2)

Showa-era bamboo hanakago with removable inner tray for refined ikebana display

This handsome antique Japanese flower basket, or hanakago, is woven in warm honey-toned bamboo with a gently swelling body and squared base, echoing the silhouette of traditional storage baskets from the Showa era. The tight, even plaiting is punctuated at the center with a decorative checkerwork panel, adding quiet visual interest while maintaining a clean, architectural profile suited to both classic and modern interiors.

A removable rectangular inner tray sits neatly inside, allowing for practical use with a water container for ikebana or as a protective liner when styling seasonal branches and grasses. Reinforced bamboo rims bound with narrow strips and small brass nails at the base speak to sturdy construction and everyday usability, making this vintage bamboo basket an elegant choice for tea room display, alcove (tokonoma) arrangements, or as a sculptural object on its own.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (late 20th century)
• Material: Natural bamboo with small metal fasteners
• Use: Ikebana / flower basket (hanakago) or decorative storage
• Features: Removable inner tray; central checkerwork motif; tightly woven body; reinforced rim and base; warm vintage patina
• Dimensions: 8 1/2"W x 4"D x 8 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear and small scuffs to base consistent with age

A finely crafted Showa-era hanakago that brings authentic Japanese elegance to any ikebana practice or interior vignette.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.