Japanese Bamboo Woven Storage Basket Vtg Traveler Chest Kago Iron Handles B221 lidded box Some fading of colors

Some fading of colors

In the 17th and 19th centuries

The medal features a picture of a shrine and a chrysanthemum crest that looks like the sun

Beautiful colors

Japanese Bamboo Woven Storage Basket Vtg Traveler Chest Kago Iron Handles B221 lidded box Some fading of colorsVintage Japanese Bamboo Storage Basket This is a natural bamboo woven basket used for storing and transporting items. It has a wooden bottom frame for stability and corner brackets. It has cast iron handles on a wooden panel on each side and the inside is lined with thin paper. This unique traveler's chest contains a hook on one side and a locking mechanism on the other (originally it had a lid and strap for security). Brown Bamboo, wood, iron C1930