Antique Japan rural straw craft Neko-Bako cat box 1880s

Wellcome to Japanese Vintage & Antiques Please know: the majority of our items are over 100 years old with wear due to time and usage. Antique Japan rural straw craft Neko-Bako cat box 1880s.

Antique Japanese rural craft woven rice straw Neko-Bako basket, in original conditions as found, some wear from long usage and time. Period: 1880 - 1900 Meiji era.

Dimensions: Diam 50 cm H 32 cm, total weight 5.840 Kg + wrapping. Conditions: good, some wear from time and long usage. About us: we are located in the heart of rural Japan in Gifu Prefecture. A place where nature and history can be felt everywhere. Far from the busy and high-tech city, Gifu area and its mountains have preserved incredible traces of the past and it's traditions. This has profoundly inspired us to start this activity and shearing our love for Japanese art with you.

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