Vintage Japanese Basket — Bamboo (SKU: 25D-203-2) -

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Basket - 1940s Showa Era (25D-203-2)

SKU:
25D-203-2
$120.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 11"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Basket, Bamboo, Showa Era (SKU 25D-203-2)

Showa-era style hanakago with rich, dark-brown patina and inner bamboo cylinder

This vintage Japanese bamboo basket features a beautifully swollen body woven in a tight herringbone pattern, finished in a deep reddish-brown stain that reflects decades of careful use. A sturdy, twisted bamboo handle rises from the rim, giving the piece both sculptural presence and everyday practicality typical of Showa-period craft.

Inside, the basket includes a removable cylindrical bamboo insert, indicating use as a hanakago (flower basket). At the base, a fitted metal saucer is set discreetly into the bottom, designed to catch water and protect the bamboo when used for floral arrangements. Suitable for display in a tokonoma alcove or as a rustic centerpiece, this handwoven basket embodies the warmth, functionality, and wabi-sabi character of traditional Japanese bamboo artistry.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (mid 20th century, vintage)
  • Material: Natural bamboo with stained finish
  • Use: Ikebana flower basket (hanakago), display basket, or decorative storage
  • Features: Handwoven herringbone body, twisted bamboo handle, inner bamboo cylinder insert, warm vintage patina, classic Showa-era Japanese bamboo basket craftsmanship
  • Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 11"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear and color variation

A refined yet rustic piece for collectors of Japanese bamboo art and lovers of timeless wabi-sabi interiors.

 

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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size:
9" Diameter x 11"H