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A Japanese Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Basket, Early 20th Century
For sale by Jeckyll & Co
for sale €170     $184
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A Japanese Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Basket, Early 20th Century

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Woven bamboo with a two-piece root-wood handle

Provenance: Acquired directly from a country house in the Scottish borders

Fair usable condition, breaks to the weave in places around the edges, inconspicuous loss to the underisde of the handle where the joins meet, see images

Happy to pack and post within the UK for £10.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket to the 1910s.

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SA1198981
Description
Woven bamboo with a two-piece root-wood handle

Provenance: Acquired directly from a country house in the Scottish borders

“
Fair usable condition, breaks to the weave in places around the edges, inconspicuous loss to the underisde of the handle where the joins meet, see images.
Jeckyll & Co

Happy to pack and post within the UK for £10.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198981
Jeckyll & Co
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A shallow dark brown woven bamboo Ikebana flower basket featuring an organic gnarled natural rootwood overhead handle.
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Archive I A shallow dark brown woven bamboo Ikebana flower basket featuring an organic gnarled natural rootwood overhead handle.

A Japanese Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Basket, Early 20th Century

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Jeckyll & Co
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A shallow dark brown woven bamboo Ikebana flower basket featuring an organic gnarled natural rootwood overhead handle.
A Japanese Ikebana (flower arranging) basket, early 20th century
Ref: SA1198981
A shallow dark brown woven bamboo Ikebana flower basket featuring an organic gnarled natural rootwood overhead handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Crafts
  • MaterialBamboo, Rootwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGnarled root handle, Openwork bamboo weave, Star-patterned base, Twisted rim construction
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 36 cm (14 in)

This early 20th-century Japanese Ikebana decorative basket is hand-woven from dark brown bamboo and features a natural, gnarled two-piece rootwood overhead handle. The shallow piece displays an openwork bamboo weave across the body, a geometric star-patterned base, and a twisted rim construction. Visible signs of age include breaks to the weave around the edges and an inconspicuous loss to the underside of the handle near the joins. The dimensions measure 25 cm high and 36 cm wide. Placed atop a sideboard in a sunlit conservatory, the basket serves as an eye-catching decorative accent. The organic lines of the rootwood handle and the intricate bamboo construction bring traditional Japanese craftsmanship into a modern interior space. It works well as a standalone decorative object or within a collection of natural-material antiques, adding texture and historical character to the room.

FAQs

Ikebana baskets, known as hanakago, developed alongside the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Emerging during the Edo period and refining through the Meiji and Taisho eras, these vessels were designed to showcase seasonal floral displays while highlighting the natural texture and form of bamboo.

Traditional Ikebana baskets are hand-crafted primarily from split bamboo strips and rattan bindings, often incorporating natural rootwood, vine, or gnarled branch segments to form structural handles. The surfaces are frequently finished with natural urushi lacquer to preserve the material and create a deep patinated tone.

Authentic pieces from the early 20th century exhibit hand-cut bamboo splints of varying thickness, complex openwork or plaiting techniques, and naturally aged dark patination around joinery. Handles made from untouched branches or roots display natural wood character rather than machine-moulded forms.

An Ikebana basket functions as a sculptural standalone centrepiece on a sideboard, console table, or coffee table. It can be displayed empty to emphasize its architectural structure or styled with dried botanicals and minimalist branches to reflect organic, wabi-sabi principles.

Keep the basket in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and moisture sources to prevent the bamboo from splitting. Clean gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to remove dust from intricate weaves without applying harsh chemical solvents.
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