A COPPER-WIRE HANDLED RECTANGULAR BASKET FOR TEA UTENSILS Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)A COPPER-WIRE HANDLED RECTANGULAR BASKET FOR TEA UTENSILSMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryPredominantly worked in double gozame-ami (mat plaiting) and tobi gozame-ami ('skipping' mat plaiting), with chidori ('plover' plaiting), wrapping, and knotting, and with two swing handles, the lid inset with a copper panel applied in high relief of bronze and gilt with two figures rushing for shelter in a sudden downpour, fitted with two handles; unsigned. 17cm x 19.7cm (6 5/8in x 7¾in), excluding handles. (2).None