Asian Tribal Art - Bamboo ikebana container, Japan

Ikebana container
Japan
Edo Period
31” high by 4” wide

Evocative of the leg of a large beast – horse or elephant, perhaps - this container has two levels for flower arranging, the top level being lined with tin, and black lacquer on the inside of the lower section. It has a rich, dark patina and is free-standing.
#8035

$1200

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