Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket Vase – Bent Wood & Bamboo, Circular Form LS#057 Tsubo natural patina and gentle wear

natural patina and gentle wear consistent with age and handling

This is a Japanese small sake jug

It has a deep rich dark brown glaze (nearly black) over brown clay

5" x 4" (19 x 10 cm)

with an almost volcanic surface character that provides an ideal ground for the inlay decoration

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket Vase – Bent Wood & Bamboo, Circular Form LS#057 Tsubo natural patina and gentle wearA beautifully balanced vintage Japanese ikebana () flower vase, crafted from bent wood and finely woven bamboo, made into a kago basket. These is a water proof insert with kenzan (from) to hold the flower stems. Designed for the Japanese art of floral arrangement, this elegant piece embodies the wabi sabi appreciation of natural materials, asymmetry, and simplicity. The basket features a cylindrical woven body supported within a striking double