Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1800's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 16"H Box This is a small hand

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

It has the name of the sake company

5 cm) and 5 1/4" (13

Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1800's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 16"H Box This is a small handThis 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)