Description A BRONZE IKEBANA BASKETJapan, Meiji Period (1868-1912). The basket of hexagonal form with an upright reticulated rim, with a fitted inner bowl for flowers, a long handle formed as two confronting dragons chasing a flaming tama, the lower part of archaistic design featuring a dragon and swirling clouds on key-fret ground.Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, and casting flaws. Provenance: Dutch collection.Weight: 3,674 gDimensions: Height ca. 47 cm (incl. handle)