Antique Japanese Bamboo Hanakago (Flower Basket)
Hourglass (tsutsugata) bamboo basket with copper insert · Meiji to Taishō period (late 19th to early 20th century).
This antique Japanese flower basket was sourced in Japan and selected for its craftsmanship, history, and quiet presence.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This refined bamboo ikebana basket (花籠, hanakago) presents a graceful hourglass silhouette (tsutsugata) woven in open lattice. The form creates a light, elegant profile while remaining stable on its circular base.
At the center sits a copper insert designed to hold water, confirming the basket was made for active flower use rather than decoration alone. Both bamboo and metal show a warm, even patina developed over decades.
CULTURAL NOTE
From late Meiji into Taishō, bamboo baskets with metal liners were favored in tea and ikebana settings for their balance of utility and quiet beauty—an expression of shibui restraint.
Bonus Note:
The hourglass profile was prized for its visual balance and for naturally supporting upright stems, making it a favorite working form for arrangers.
DELIVERY
Delivery is included in the prices shown for Europe, the United States and Japan. For other destinations, please contact us for a delivered price.
Secure, reinforced packaging with tracking.
Note: Import duties or taxes may apply depending on the regulations of the destination country. For items over 100 years old, reduced import duties or taxes may apply in some countries. On request, we can provide a certificate stating the item’s estimated age to assist with customs clearance.
DETAILS & PRICE
SKU: A137
Price:
Europe: €240 — delivery to Europe included
United States: US$280 — delivery to the USA included
Japan: ¥25,000 — delivery within Japan included
Material: Bamboo with copper insert
Period: Meiji to Taishō period (c. 1890s–1920s)
Origin: Japan
Features:
Open-lattice weave · hourglass (tsutsugata) form · fitted copper water liner · warm aged patina
Dimensions: W 9 × D 9 × H 23 cm (3.5 × 3.5 × 9.1 in)
Condition:
Very good antique condition · minor age-consistent wear to bamboo and metal
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