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cylindrical bamboo container

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  • Other Name

    tsutsumu

  • Description

    cylindrical section of bamboo with plaited reed handle. shape copies the water buckets used at Kyoto's hundreds of temples.

    two Kytoto confections are packaged with almost classic simplicity in sections of bamboo. the container in plate 69 copies the water buckets used at kyoto's hundreds of temples. the one in plate 70 is distinguished by the interesting manner in which it has been cut at the top. both are designed for later use as vases. the dyed paper labels add a touch of gaiety to the otherwise severe forms.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1984.227
  • Accession Date
    01 Aug 1984
  • Other Id

    M2227 (miscellaneous)

    69 (Catalogue no)

  • Department
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