Vintage Japanese Flower Basket (SKU: 25D-265-3) -

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket - 1950s Showa Era (25D-265-3)

SKU:
25D-265-3
$120.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 9 1/2"W x 8"D x 11 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket, Showa Era (SKU 25D-265-3)

Showa-era kago for ikebana with original tomobako storage box

This vintage Japanese flower basket is a finely woven hanakago designed for ikebana display. The body flares gently from a square base to a circular mouth, its warm bamboo strips interlaced in a dynamic, crisscross pattern that catches the light and adds depth to seasonal arrangements.

A tall, sculptural handle in darker bamboo, secured with traditional rattan knots, frames the piece and gives it a strong architectural presence. Inside sits a removable black lacquered cylinder to hold water and flowers, making the basket both decorative and practical for chabana or alcove display. The piece is accompanied by its signed tomobako, underscoring its status as a carefully crafted Showa-era work.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (mid 20th century)
  • Material: Bamboo, rattan, lacquered bamboo insert
  • Use: Ikebana / flower display basket
  • Features: Handwoven bamboo kago with square base and round mouth, sculptural arched handle, removable black lacquered insert, original signed tomobako storage box
  • Dimensions: 9 1/2"W x 8"D x 11 1/2"H
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate patina

A refined choice for collectors of Japanese baskets and for bringing authentic Showa-era elegance to contemporary floral displays.

 

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.

Additional Information
size:
9 1/2"W x 8"D x 11 1/2"H