{"product_id":"cute-basket","title":"Antique Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket Hanakago Wisteria Branch Handle ~16\"H","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAntique Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket (花籠, Hanakago), Wisteria Branch Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJapan, early 20th century Approx. 16\"H × 10\"D (41 × 25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA sculptural ikebana flower basket (花籠, hanakago) woven in wide, flat-cut bamboo strips in a bold diagonal plaiting pattern that gives the globular body its dynamic, swirling surface. The handle is a single unworked wisteria branch — bark retained, gnarled and sinuous — arching high above the basket in the naturalistic wabi aesthetic favored by period craft. Interior shows an open weave at the base consistent with use of a vessel insert for fresh arrangements. The deep reddish-brown patina across both basket and handle suggests either deliberate lacquer treatment or long-acquired age tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCondition: Structurally intact; minor losses and irregularities to the weave consistent with age and use. Natural patina throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA strong sculptural presence — the wisteria handle alone makes this piece. Well-suited to ikebana practice or display as a standalone decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogun's Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527328334141,"sku":"26L0103nn","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/6B88EAE9-4D3D-4351-B220-01285E3AC7F9.jpg?v=1774574571","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/cute-basket","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}