Vintage Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket - Bamboo Shipping-Textiles The goldfish design carries symbolic

The goldfish design carries symbolic significance in Chinese culture

I believe this Kokeshi was made by Takahashi Hashime

traditionally displayed at the entrance of homes and businesses as a welcoming omen

made from sugi (cedar) and hinoki (cypress) woods

A refined antique jubako from the late 19th century

Vintage Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket - Bamboo Shipping-Textiles The goldfish design carries symbolicA vintage Japanese tall ikebana basket. Made from split take (bamboo) with a natural bamboo internal liner. The basket features a tall, slender cylindrical form with an open, rustic lattice weave of dark bamboo strips. A small braided loop handle sits at the top rim, and a bamboo cylinder serves as the internal liner. Known as a hanakago, this style of basket is traditionally used to hold simple ikebana flower arrangements, with the exposed light