Accession Number2003/2.16
TitleLarge Ovoid Vase with Bamboo Design
Artist(s)Hamada ShōjiObject Creation Datecirca 1930-1950Medium & Supportstoneware with iron glaze; bamboo design created with wax resistDimensions 12 15/16 in x 7 1/8 in x 7 1/8 in (32.86 cm x 18.1 cm x 18.1 cm);10 5/16 in x 9 1/8 in x 9 1/16 in (26.19 cm x 23.18 cm x 23.02 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. SpurrLabel copyHamada Shôji
Japan, 1894–1978
Large ovoid vase with bamboo design
Shôwa period (1926–89)
ca. 1930–50
Stoneware with iron glaze and wax resist
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Spurr, 2003/2.16
Subject matterOvoid vase.
Physical DescriptionOvoid stoneware vase with brown iron glaze and bamboo design stretching diagonally across the height of the vase. A short, tapered neck flares iinto a wide rimmed opening.
Primary Object Classification Ceramic Primary Object TypevaseAdditional Object Classification(s)Decorative ArtsCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
bamboo (material)
stoneware (pottery)
vases