Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (1) Signs It is handmade from brass

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

Traditionally used to wrap items and presents

what we can make out is that there were two figures who were potentially stood on a balcony

This stunning little bowl was found in the Tek Sing shipwreck in 1822

They have a beautiful olive-toned glaze on the jars

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (1) Signs It is handmade from brassThis 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 has some Japanese calligraphy on the side. Unfortunately we cannot translate it, but we assume its a label for what was stored inside or perhaps a