{"product_id":"antique-bamboo-basket-biku-form-flower-storage-vessel","title":"Antique Bamboo Basket - Biku Form Flower \u0026 Storage Vessel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA traditional Japanese basket hand-woven in the classic \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ebiku\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (gourd) shape. \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eOriginating from the late Meiji to early Showa era (circa 1910s–1940s)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this elegant, narrow-necked form has long been celebrated in Japan as a rustic vessel for \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eikebana\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e floral arrangements and interior display.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterials\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted from finely split bamboo utilizing a vertical plaiting technique, reinforced with tight horizontal stabilizing bands and a heavy-duty twisted rim. The untreated bamboo surface has developed a beautiful variegation of tones, from deep golden-honey amber to darker smoky patches, earned through decades of natural aging and handling.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 28.5CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER AT THINNEST POINT: 13CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER AT WIDEST POINT: 25CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 16 X 13.5 CM\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a vintage Japanese object, this piece has lived a previous life and shows signs of age and use. Natural splitting in the bamboo strands, minor breaks or shifting in the weave, superficial surface wear, and age-related discoloration are to be expected. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58762903519616,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYBASKETS-140_Large_8d66d664-9980-465e-bc27-6405f874eef6.jpg?v=1787846943","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-bamboo-basket-biku-form-flower-storage-vessel","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}