Antique Japanese Square Basket (SKU: 25D-384-2) -

Antique Japanese Square Basket - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-384-2)

SKU:
25D-384-2
$95.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 22"W x 14"D x 4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Square Basket, 1920s (SKU 25D-384-2)

Finely woven Taishō-era bamboo tray with rich dark patina

This antique Japanese square basket tray showcases an elegant yotsume-ami (checkerboard) weave in alternating dark and reddish-brown bamboo strips, creating a subtle yet striking visual rhythm. Its low, straight sides and gently rounded corners highlight the precision of the artisan, while the deep, time-softened patina speaks to decades of careful use and appreciation.

Likely made as a versatile oshiki or serving tray in the Taishō period, this rectangular basket would have been used to present sweets, tea utensils, or small objects in a traditional Japanese interior. Today it makes a refined accent for displaying ceramics, organizing a desk or entryway, or adding an authentic 1920s Taishō-era touch to contemporary wabi-sabi décor.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (c. 1920s)
  • Material: Bamboo
  • Use: Serving or display tray, storage basket
  • Features: Rectangular low-sided form; fine checkerboard weave; dark lacquered-like finish with reddish accents; reinforced underside ribs; warm antique patina
  • Dimensions: 22"W x 14"D x 4"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A beautifully restrained piece of Japanese bamboo craft, ready to lend quiet character to any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

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22"W x 14"D x 4"H