Antique Japanese Taisho Era (C. 1920) Rope Weave Kago Lidded Storage Basket

This is a mid Taisho era (c.1920) large rope weave kago (bag / basket).  Very intricately made with thick hemp woven into a round basket with fitted lid. Very thick and durable, it was probably used to store ceramics to minimize any breakage.

It has been in storage for nearly a century and remains in good condition. It does shed a bit. It measures 16" in circumference by 10" tall (40 x 25 cm).