Solid block of fossilised wood carved to resemble bamboo stalks and stained to correspond to the look of a young clump of giant black bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra Daikokuchiku). Japan, early 1900’s. Height 38cm x 17cm diameter / 15in x 6.75 respectively (not including wooden base) and weighing 12kg (26.5lbs). Please see more photos and information here - https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/japan-item-3/