Bamboo (susudake), lacquerexpand_more
Gift of Elizabeth and Willard Clark; formerly given to the Center by Mr and Mrs Fujisawaexpand_more 2013.30.33a,b
This extraordinary work from Rōkansai's early period shows his versatility, artistic innovation, and technical mastery. In Eastern Japan (Tokyo and nearby Tochigi and Niigata prefectures), he is regarded as the most influential innovator and a pioneer of sculptural forms in bamboo art. Widely celebrated today, he helped grow bamboo art from folk craft to a respected contemporary art form.
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