Not currently on display at the V&A

Fork

About 1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Set of five forks
Varnished bamboo
In the form of stylised birds, with an eye pierced near the handle end. Two prongs at the other end.
Box: Green paper wrapper.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bamboo, varnished.
Brief description
Fork, in the form of a stylised bird, from a set of five, Japan, modern crafts, production, bamboo
Physical description
Set of five forks
Varnished bamboo
In the form of stylised birds, with an eye pierced near the handle end. Two prongs at the other end.
Box: Green paper wrapper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Maximum width: 0.9cm
Style
Production
Artist: Kai Haruo, designer.
Oita prefecture., JAPAN
Bibliographic reference
Japan Style.
Collection
Accession number
FE.67-1981

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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