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Vase in Shape of a Bamboo Joint

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored vase resembling a bamboo joint. The vase is cylindrical with a slightly flared top and bottom. It has three raised sections that resemble the joints of a bamboo stalk. The surface of the vase is glossy and reflects light. The top section features a small teardrop-shaped mark. The background is light-colored. The title of the vase is "Vase in Shape of a Bamboo Joint" by artist Bernard Leach.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Clay covered with a variegated glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
335 × 624 px
Museum record:
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