Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (2) dyed the lacquer has started to

the lacquer has started to wear away

This 18th century wardrobe is the embodiment of Chinese symbolism

It is made from white and green enamel and has been fitted with a new bulb holder

It is handmade from brass and has beautifully intricate hand-carvings along the lid

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (2) dyed the lacquer has started toThis quaint basket originated in Japan within the mid 20th century. It was handwoven from bamboo using a traditional Japanese technique known as takeami. The style showcases an okimono kago design, which can be seen on the bottom where the 5 bamboo pieces meet, forming a star shape. This specific basket unfortunately, due to its age, has lost some of the bamboo, meaning the star formation cannot be seen. This, however, does not take away from the