Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket Vase – Bent Wood & Bamboo, Circular Form LS#057 Tsubo This ceramic jug measures about

This ceramic jug measures about 8" in diameter by 9" tall (20 x 23 cm) and with exception of chip on the bottom (see picture 9)

This is an antique Japanese cake mold known as a Kashigata

intricately shaped like miniature square baskets and adorned in the classic Oribe style glaze

in modern days

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

Vintage Japanese Ikebana Basket Vase – Bent Wood & Bamboo, Circular Form LS#057 Tsubo This ceramic jug measures aboutA 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