Figure of Cormorant 1900 - 1952

"Figure of Cormorant" is a ceramic sculpture created by Japanese artist Tennozan Kawashima sometime between 1900 and 1952. The sculpture, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a cormorant in a lifelike pose, its sleek form and detailed features highlighting Kawashima's mastery of the medium. The sculpture's dark glaze gives it a sense of depth and realism, further enhancing the bird's graceful presence. This work exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the essence of nature through ceramic art.