Flower vase
ArtistAttributed to
Joso Soshitsu
(Japanese, 1673 - 1704)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1950
CultureJapanese
MaterialsZelkova (keyaki) wood root
DimensionsH. 20 in x Diam. 13 in, H. 50.8 cm x Diam. 33.0 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.215
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis dramatic flower container is made from the trunk and roots of a tree. The vase's underside bears the signature of an early grand master of the Urasenke tradition of tea—though in reality, it may have been made more recently.
Sasaki Kogakusai
approx. 1920-1950
1900-2000
approx. 1900-2000
approx. 1930-1975
approx. 1900-2000
