Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 12" Garden this is a special antique

this is a special antique Japanese five drawer scholars desk (with one more secret drawer

It fits the kind of lock seen in photo (lock not included)

The fabric has an almost metallic sheen to it

creating a truly unique style

There are at least four tagane ato around the nakago indicating it was most certainly affixed to a sword and thus likely used for more than just show

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Bamboo Kago Ikebana Basket 12" Garden this is a special antiqueThis is an antique Japanese Kago basket from the Taisho era c 1920's. Used in Ikebana flower arranging. Very intricately made with wide strips of woven split bamboo. It has been in storage for many decades and with the exception of a few signs of wear it remains in very good condition. Height = 17" (cm) Diameter =13" (cm)