{"product_id":"japanese-ikkan-bari-farm-tubs-set-of-four","title":"Set of 4 Ikkan-Bari Farm Tubs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e※SOLD AS SET OF FOUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weathered set of four Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eikkan-bari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e baskets, made by covering woven bamboo baskets with layers of washi paper and protected with persimmon dye. The baskets are different sizes, with the original woven structure still visible in places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji Era (1868-1912)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from hand-woven split bamboo, layered washi paper. They also used some persimmon dyed paper which acted as a natural bug repellent. Fragments of printed and handwritten Japanese paper remain visible beneath the outer layers, including ledger text and calligraphic marks. The surfaces show areas of exposed bamboo, darkened fibre, patching and worn paper, with the layers giving each tub a varied texture and appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMALLEST BASKET:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHEIGHT: 22CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER: 41.5CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 35CM \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLARGEST BASKET:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHEIGHT: 24.5CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER: 45CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 39.5CM\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs antique Japanese objects, these tubs have lived a previous life and show signs of age and use. Wear to the paper layers, surface marks, discolouration, fraying and areas of repair or patching are to be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey also show evidence of historical woodworm damage, including more noticeable damage to one piece. The bamboo structures remain sound, but these pieces should be treated as decorative antiques. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58741101396352,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYBASKETS-1_Large_18801c0b-3000-439e-93e3-b4fdb833d33dcopy.jpg?v=1789652796","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/japanese-ikkan-bari-farm-tubs-set-of-four","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}