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Japanese Smoked Bamboo Flower Arranging (Ikebana) Basket

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Of elegant form, the strongly woven basket has a large bulb base rising to a narrow tubular neck fitted with a wood cylinder inside for flower arranging. The shape alludes to the amorphous form of Daruma (Bodhidharma). Original Storage box For basket reference see: Containing Beauty, Japanese Bamboo Flower Baskets, by Toshiko M. McCallam. UCLA Museum of Cultural History. 1988.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	LB284
Incollect Reference #:	752345

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	9 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	22.86 cm;	D.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.