Signed Hanakago Basket For Ikebana—height: 33 Cm—meiji Period (1868–1912).

JAPAN - Meiji Period (1868–1912).
“hanakago” basket made of dark woven bamboo for the art of floral arrangement, “ikebana,” with a square-sectioned base, a flared rim topped with a handle, and signed on the underside of the base.
Comes with its original tubular water container, also made of bamboo.
Very slight scratch on the rim.
Dimensions: 33 x 21 x 20 cm.
Notes: Ikebana, or the Japanese art of floral arrangement, has its origins in the floral offerings placed in Buddhist temples. Far beyond a simple decorative arrangement, it is based on a search for balance between lines, shapes, empty spaces, and natural elements. Each branch, leaf, or flower is carefully selected and arranged to express the harmony between humanity and nature, while highlighting the fleeting beauty of life. Practiced according to various schools, ikebana is a truly contemplative discipline, closely linked to Japanese aesthetic sensibility and spirituality.