Bamboo Collection (page 9)

Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617948 Group of indigo beaters, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617938 Beating by machinery, 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617936 Indigo factory (loading the vats), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Syllable - Ku from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437446 Syllable - Ku from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.6x15.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Bamboo and Trees Enveloped in Cold Mist, from an album of 12 leaves, 1723 (ink & colour on paper)
6124983 Bamboo and Trees Enveloped in Cold Mist, from an album of 12 leaves, 1723 (ink & colour on paper) by Jin Yongxi (fl.1695-1723); 54.6x39.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Burma: A wa suspension bridge (b / w photo)
7168886 Burma: A wa suspension bridge (b/w photo) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wa suspension bridge, made entirely of bamboo lashed together)

Indians (chromolitho)
7149447 Indians (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Estampe japonaise: Le quai de bambou par le pont Kyobashi (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d Edo
FIA5390011 Estampe japonaise: Le quai de bambou par le pont Kyobashi (Tokyo, Japon). Serie cent vues celebres d Edo. (Bamboo Quay by Kyobashi Bridge, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo)

An Indian built bridge of bamboo (litho)
7171253 An Indian built bridge of bamboo (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian built bridge of bamboo)

Flight of Geese, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Creator: Unknown
Flight of Geese, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)

Peony Ikebana Basket, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Peony Ikebana Basket, n.d

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Matsuo-maru in the Play Ayatsuri Kabuki Ogi... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Matsuo-maru in the Play Ayatsuri Kabuki Ogi, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1768, c. 1768. Attributed to Katsukawa Shunsho

Returning Sails of the Bamboo Knives (Takenaga no kihan), from the series Eight... late 18th cent
Returning Sails of the Bamboo Knives (Takenaga no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Maids Utensils (Jochu tedogu hakkei)", late 18th century. Attributed to Kitao Masanobu

Bamboo and Tiger, c. 1725. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga
Bamboo and Tiger, c. 1725. Attributed to Nishimura Shigenaga

Young Man and Woman Talking through a Bamboo Blind, c. 1768. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Young Man and Woman Talking through a Bamboo Blind, c. 1768. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

By the Stream, c. 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
By the Stream, c. 1765. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

Immortals in Clouds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Creator: Chen Yongqi
Immortals in Clouds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

Triangular Five-Tiered Box with Bamboo, Plum Blossom, and Pine Trees, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Bowl with Plum, Peach, Bamboo, and Lingzhi Mushrooms, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

Dish with Bamboos and Bat, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Daoquang period (1821-1850)

Bowl with Bamboos, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Daoguang reign mark (1821-1850)

Prunus Tree, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), dated 1892 (from inscription on the back)

The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800. Creator: Eishosai Choki
The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800

Textile Wrapper for Jingoji Sutras, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Textile Wrapper for Jingoji Sutras, 12th century

Peony Basket, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Peony Basket, 19th century

Rectangular Flower Basket, c. 1900. Creator: Unknown
Rectangular Flower Basket, c. 1900

Tall, Globular Basket, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Tall, Globular Basket, n.d

One of Sixteen Album Leaves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), dated 1882. Creator: Hu Gongshou
One of Sixteen Album Leaves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), dated 1882

The Actor Yamashita Kyonosuke I in a Female Role, c. 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Yamashita Kyonosuke I in a Female Role, c. 1769

Snuff Bottle with Pavilions in a Bamboo Grove and Garden. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Bottle with Pavilions in a Bamboo Grove and Garden

Travelers on the Tokaido, c. 1780 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Travelers on the Tokaido, c. 1780/1801

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo as a Woman with Dishevelled Hair, Japan, c. 1791

Fashionable Beauties in a Chrysanthemum Garden (Furyu bijin kikubatake), Japan, c. 1810

Monkey Trainer with a Monkey at the New Year, Japan, c. 1780s (1782?)

Enjoying the Cool in a Garden, Japan, c. 1788 / 90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Enjoying the Cool in a Garden, Japan, c. 1788/90

Womens Bathhouse and Laundry, Japan, early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Womens Bathhouse and Laundry, Japan, early 19th century

Fish and Bamboo, Japan, 1860s. Creator: Maezawa Otei
Fish and Bamboo, Japan, 1860s

Poetic Thoughts in a Forest Pavilion, Early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), c. 1371

New Years Offering, c. 1806 / 11. Creator: Niwa Tokei
New Years Offering, c. 1806/11

Sparrows, Thatched Roof, and Bamboo, c. 1720 / 25. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Sparrows, Thatched Roof, and Bamboo, c. 1720/25

Young Man Dressed as Mendicant Monk, c. 1755. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Young Man Dressed as Mendicant Monk, c. 1755

The Xuehong Pavilion in a Scholars Garden, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1831

Camellia, 1870. Creator: Shokyo
Camellia, 1870

Woman Sitting on Veranda, Japan, c. 1798. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Sitting on Veranda, Japan, c. 1798

Trimming Her Nails, c. 1755. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Trimming Her Nails, c. 1755

Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790

Bamboo and Wreath, Japan, 1850s. Creator: Maezawa Otei
Bamboo and Wreath, Japan, 1850s

Woman After a Bath, from "Comparison of Alluring Beauties (Irokurabe enpu sugata)
Woman After a Bath, from " Comparison of Alluring Beauties (Irokurabe enpu sugata)", c. 1781

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"Bamboo: A Versatile Wonder of Nature" Bamboo, a remarkable plant with countless uses and cultural significance, has been intertwined with human history for centuries. From the Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines to the serene landscapes of China's Li River, it has left an indelible mark on diverse cultures across Asia. Just like Charlie Chaplin's timeless comedy brought joy to millions, bamboo stands tall as a symbol of resilience and adaptability. Its flexible nature allows it to sway gracefully in the wind, much like Yi Jeong's masterpiece "Bamboo in the Wind" from the early 17th century. During festivals such as Loi Krathong in Thailand or Komuso Buddhist rituals in Japan, monks light khom loy candles and lanterns while finding solace amidst groves of towering bamboo. Meanwhile, traditional Chinese cormorant fishermen skillfully navigate rivers using this versatile material. In India's bustling city of Kolkata, dangerous scaffolding made from bamboo showcases its strength even amidst challenging circumstances. And let us not forget about our adorable friends - red pandas and giant pandas - who munch contentedly on tender bamboo shoots within their natural habitats. From traditional stilt houses in Manila to wooden buckets used for uchimizu sidewalk washing in Japan, bamboo continues to be an integral part of daily life. Its sustainable properties make it an eco-friendly choice that resonates with both tradition and modernity. As we marvel at these captivating glimpses into different corners of Asia where bamboo thrives abundantly, let us appreciate its beauty and versatility. Bamboo truly embodies nature's gift – providing shelter, sustenance for wildlife like pandas or nourishing creativity through artistry – reminding us all that harmony between humans and nature is indeed possible.