Title
- Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様)/stripe pattern (shima monyō 縞文様): bamboo
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Inventory number
- OR 3925-7336
Acquisition
- assumption , 1907
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"Dyed ground" (jizomari 地染).
Bamboo (CHIKU/take 竹) is valued for its straight and strong growth. Since its does not wither even in winter, it represents immortality and longevity or strength, but also purity.
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stencil (katagami 型紙), Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様)/stripe pattern (shima monyō 縞文様): bamboo, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-7336
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https://sammlung.mak.at/en/collect/plant-pattern-shokubutsu-monyo-植物文様-stripe-pattern-shima-monyo-縞文様-bamboo_318457
Last update
- 18.02.2026