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An unusual woven bronze wall pocket in the form of a dragonfly, conceived for ikebana use in the tea ceremony. Its tapered body is woven with fine strands of copper-patinated bronze in matte plaiting, the wings reticulated and attached by a mesh of swirling wire. (The dragonfly in Japanese art is an auspicious symbol symbolizing success and victory, also emblematic of late summer and early autumn.) A hook positioned on its nether side is for wall mounting. This fine bronze basket is i... Click for details

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An oblong ikebana basket with wide bamboo strips woven in an open-hexagonal pattern, its handle formed of twisted rattan. This purse-shaped ikebana basket has the appearance of leather, its fine bamboo slats dyed a rich, plum color in keeping with the style of bamboo master Waichisai. The celebrated Waichisai family was greatly known for particular treatments to the bamboo in their finished works, such as the richness of the color dyes and leather-like aspect to the bamboo. The basket is a wond... Click for details

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A marvelously-woven bamboo pendant basket formed as a cicada. Woven in a variety of intricate techniques, its body, wings and legs naturalistically designed, this basket, complete with copper otoshi, can stand on a level surface or hang from the wall. This ingenious ikebana basket is in excellent condition with no breaks, loss or restoration. Includes linen cover and owner's wood box inscribed "Cicada basket" (semi-kago). Height: 5"; length: 11.5"; width: 5.5" Meiji/Taisho Period, Japan

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A tall ikebana basket of cylindrical form with honey-colored bamboo in open, hexagonal plaiting. A distinct crescent-shaped rim and robust handle of twisted bamboo strands complete the design. Incised signature on base reads Saikosai. This basket is in very good condition with no restoration. Height: 24" Taisho/Showa Period, Japan

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An exquisite ikebana basket of bottle-form constructed of honey-colored bamboo strands woven with dense mat plaiting. Thin strands of bamboo rise from the kiku-woven base, bending miraculously at the shoulders and twining along the collar and throughout the full body. This superb ikebana basket is signed by the bamboo master Tanabe Chikuunsai II (1910-2000), whose work is recognizable by its delicate lacquering and innovative weaving. This basket is in excellent condition and includes lacquere... Click for details

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A stunning pear-shape ikebana basket woven with loose, hexagonal open work and tight mat-plaiting. Bundled bamboo strands are wrapped along the lip to form its double handle. Incised signature of Zenunsai on the base. This basket is in very good condition with only slight wear consistent with age and use. Height: 19.5” Taisho/Showa Period, Japan

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A superb hanging bamboo ikebana basket of lobed, oval form carefully woven in herringbone design with vertical inserts, its rim intricately braided. A braided silk cord is attached to the body with metal clasps formed as plum blossoms. This ikebana basket is in very good condition with only few signs of wear commensurate with age. Length: 10” Late Meiji/Taisho Period, Japan

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This is a tall bamboo basket for ikebana arrangement, its full body woven with tight bamboo rope on a reed pedestal base. The combination of thick and twisted strands of bamboo rope with a dramatic gnarled root wood handle creates a wondrous tactile effect. Insect stitching and twining details can be found along the base. This basket is in excellent condition. Height: 24" Meiji Period, Japan

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Here is a wonderfully executed ikebana basket on a square base, its intricately wrapped handle attached to a wide openwork gallery. The body is woven with fine strands of bamboo utilizing various plaiting techniques, its form reminiscent of usubata bronzes. The finely lacquered strands of bamboo are woven with twill plaiting and 1000 line construction with twining detailing and insect stitching. The incised signature, Rikken Zo, on the base. This ikebana basket is in very good conditi... Click for details

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A rare-form bamboo ikebana basket on a round pedestal base, its forked handle securely attached to the body, supportive wraps and insect stitching along its sides. The basket is composed of superb detailing - mat plaiting, twilling, interlocking v-knots and metallic fittings. Contributing to the rarity of this basket is the beautifully designed "fish-mouth" neck and fluid weaving in both horizontal and vertical striping along its body. The basket is in great condition and i... Click for details