Supreme example of woven bamboo Japanese antique ikebana basket with bold form and intricate and diverse weaving patterns.  Outstanding display of craftsmanship is displayed here in a tour de force of movement - scalloped edge, rope-twist accent elements and half-engaged handles.  Mellow, smoky and tawny patina throughout, this showpiece would grace any connoisseur’s collection.  In fine condition with slight ‘character’ imperfections, this basket is as good as it gets.  This antique basket is unsigned.