Japanese Bronze Jakago River Basket Flower Holder Ikebana Suiban Tenpai Zen Vase
Description
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Japanese Bronze Jakago River Basket Flower Holder Ikebana Suiban Tenpai Zen BV69
Description This is a distinctive Japanese bronze flower holder (Hana-dome) designed in the motif of a "Jakago" (Gabion). A Jakago is a traditional woven bamboo basket filled with stones, historically used along Japanese riverbanks to prevent erosion. In the world of Tea Ceremony and Ikebana (flower arrangement), this riverbank motif is poetic; it is often used to evoke the refreshing imagery of a flowing stream, cool water, and a summer breeze.
This piece is cast in bronze with an openwork lattice design. It is functionally designed to be placed in a shallow vessel (Suiban) to hold flower stems in place through its mesh, or simply displayed as a Tenpai (ornamental object) alongside Bonsai or Suiseki to create a landscape scene. The bronze has developed a natural, aged patina, giving it a rustic Wabi-sabi aesthetic that complements both traditional tatami rooms and modern industrial interiors.
Highlights
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Motif: Jakago (River Gabion Basket) – Symbolizing cool flowing water.
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Material: Bronze with a rustic patina.
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Usage: Can be used as a flower holder in a shallow vase or as a decorative object (Tenpai) for Bonsai/Shelf display.
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Aesthetic: Wabi-sabi / Zen / Mingei (Folk Art style).
Size
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Height: 4 cm / 1.5 inches
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Width: 17 cm / 6.7 inches
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Weight: 280 g
Condition Vintage / Good. There is some dirt, wear, and natural patina consistent with age, which adds to its character. No major structural damage. Please refer to the photos for details.