Japanese Bronze Jakago River Basket Flower Holder - Ikebana Suiban Tenpai Folk Art iron-brown decoration

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Japanese antique Samurai Warrior Banner Cloth Hand-dyed Cotton Tapestry BRKW151

Historical Significance: The Tessen was carried by Samurai as a tool of protection and status in environments where swords were prohibited

and some rust consistent with age and use

Appears to be ceramic / earthenware

Japanese Bronze Jakago River Basket Flower Holder - Ikebana Suiban Tenpai Folk Art iron-brown decorationJapanese Bronze Jakago River Basket Flower Holder Ikebana Suiban Tenpai BOSa27 This is a highly artistic Japanese bronze flower holder (Hana dome), crafted with a sophisticated openwork design. It features the traditional motif of a "Jakago" (Gabion)a woven basket historically filled with stones to reinforce riverbanks in Japan. The Poetic "Jakago" Motif: In the world of Japanese Tea Ceremony and Ikebana, the Jakago is a beloved seasonal motif. It is