Tanabe Chikuunsai II
Bamboo Fence | Hanging Bamboo Wall Vase, Shöwa era (1926-89)
Material: Madake, Rattan
A bamboo wall vase by Tanabe Chikuunsai II. The work can either hang or sit atop a surface. The vase’s main structure is crafted from Madake, or Japanese Timber Bamboo, a giant running bamboo native to China and Japan. It reaches heights of 40 to 60 feet with thick-walled, dark green stems up to 5 inches wide. Prized for its strength, it is widely used in construction, crafts, and flutes.
| Dimensions | 5.75 × 3.75 × 8.25 in |
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| Artist | Tanabe Chikuunsai II |
| Material | Madake, Rattan |
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| Date | Shöwa era (1926-89) |
