Japanese Moon Ikebana Basket A Japanese Ikebana Basket of woven bamboo, measuring 11 ins. across and 9 ins. high, dating to the first half of the 20th century. The basket is made in a moon design for hanging on the wall or to set on a table. It is in fine and original condition.
 

Japanese Handled Ikebana Basket A Japanese Handled Ikebana Basket, measuring approximately 7 1/4 ins. square and 9 ins. high, dating to the mid 1900s. The basket shows fine quality workmanship with accents on the handle and an excellent patina. It is in fine and original condition.
 

Japanese 3-Handled Ikebana Basket A Japanese 3-Handled Ikebana Basket, measuring 12 ins. across X 9 1/2 high, dating to the mid-1900s. The basket has a three handles that join above the square base. The basket shows excellent workmanship, nice color and patina. It is in fine and original condition.
 

Japanese Ikebana Basket A Japanese basket made for ikebana and display of flowers during the tea ceremony, dating to the Meiji period (1868-1912). Woven in an upright fashion of rich, red-brown bamboo that has been exposed to the elements, known in Japan as susutake -- bamboo taken from an old, thatched roof where it was exposed to smoke. It is woven in two layers with the first done in a twill-plaited style and the second in a six-mesh, or hexagonal plait (mutsume-ami). The front of the basket is decorated with inserts representing bamboo leaves. The basket has a woven handle and stands on four feet, one of which is a little short, creating a slight wobble that can be corrected easily. Height = 15 in. to handle. 7 in. to top of basket, 8 1/2 in. across the top. A superb example of the basket-maker’s skill.
 

Japanese Bamboo Fruit Basket A Japanese basket made for display of fruit during the tea ceremony, dating to the Meiji period (1868-1912). This basket is woven in old, susutake bamboo in a six-mesh, or hexagonal plait (mutsume-ami). Flat baskets such as this are known as morikago nad were to display fruit duirng the sncha, or green leaf tea, ceremony. This basket can be used just as effectively to display flowers. It stands on three peg feet and measures 14 in. across by 4 1/2 in. high. A superb example of the basket-maker’s skill.