The Tea Ceremony

Two-Section Bamboo Flower Vase, with Terrapins among Waves

Momoyama Period
h. 81.5, d. at mouth 10.7, d. at base 10.6

Each section of bamboo has a hole for inserting the flower. Unusually for Rikyu, the tube is ornamented with gold lacquer paintings, represneting two terrapins. It is much restored. Note the unusual height.