
Vase in Shape of a Bamboo Joint
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:
- View original
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