Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1800's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 16"H Box The blade was hand forged

The blade was hand forged from a combination of hard high carbon white steel forge welded onto a piece of soft wrought iron

The "fish eye" unglazed area on the bottom was a unique kiln footing design found on late Edo to early Meiji era pottery

This is a small hand blown clear glass water decanter for use in adding water to ink used in Japanese calligraphy

5 cm) and 5 1/4" (13

Diameter = 9

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1800's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 16"H Box The blade was hand forgedThis is an antique Japanese Kago basket from the Meiji era or late 1800's. Used in Ikebana flower arranging. Very intricately made with woven split bamboo. it includes a bamboo insert. It has been in storage for many decades and with the exception of a few broken bits of bamboo remains in good condition. It measures about Height = 16" (41cm) Diameter = 10" (25cm)