Antique Japanese Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 13" H Paper It is decorated with the

It is decorated with the Crossed Feather Mon (family crest) and Peony flowers

White and dark purple liner

Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attaché' case)

It serves as a focal point for Buddhist rituals

It has lovely colorful wash glazes embellished with hazy soft gold

Antique Japanese Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 13" H Paper It is decorated with theThis is an antique Japanese Kago basket all handwoven. Used in Ikebana flower arranging. Very intricately made with woven split bamboo. It has been in storage for many decades and with the exception of a few broken bits of bamboo remains in good condition. Height = 9. 75" (25cm) Diameter = 8" (20cm)