Vase in the Shape of a Bundle of Bamboo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical vase with a light-colored body, featuring a textured surface resembling bamboo. The vase has vertical ridges and small bumps, mimicking the joints and nodes of bamboo stalks. Darker lines and shading accentuate the texture, giving a sense of depth. The top and bottom edges are smooth and rounded. The background is a plain light surface with a subtle shadow cast by the vase. Title: Vase in the Shape of a Bundle of Bamboo, Artist: Bernard Leach.