Japanese Root Wood Sculpture or Ikebana Stand, 1900s

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This decorative piece of solid Japanese root wood dates from the late Meiji period.

Dimensions: height 5 cm, width 50 … Read more This decorative piece of solid Japanese root wood dates from the late Meiji period.

Dimensions: height 5 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm.

The object was made from a cross-section of a large root and shaped from a single piece of wood. This has preserved its irregular, organic silhouette and the natural openings in the grain. The surface has a deep, warm brown tone with clear traces of age; you can see lively wood grain, fine hairline cracks, and subtle colour variations that add depth and character.

As it is, it works as a quiet sculptural accent on a low cabinet, table, or plinth. Thanks to the natural openings, it can also be used as a distinctive ikebana stand: branches, grasses, or blossoms can be gently wedged into place, creating an airy, natural composition. It also lends itself beautifully as a low display for the tea ceremony, for example as a small stage for ceramics, a teapot, or other objects. with its flat base and back, it can easily be mounted on a wall, where it reads as an organic artwork and brings a calm Japanese atmosphere to the interior. See less