Rich patina tea ceremony bamboo flower basket from early 1900's. Beautiful 'susdake' smoked bamboo has been used from old Japanese farmhouses, split and woven into a piece of art. This particular basket feature a diagonal insertion technique with wide strips being inserted between plaited weaves. A 'tomobuchi' rim is employed with upward curling strips to create the rim. The handle is wrapped rattan. Excellent condition. c.1910. (18" x 9") (45cm x 24cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70.
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