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VesselsJapanese20th century

Lobed Ovoid Bottle or Vase

Shōwa period, second quarter of 20th century

Artists

Kawai Kanjirō 河井寬次郎Artist

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Jun

Medium

Reddish buff stoneware with variegated light blue and purple glaze

Culture

Japanese

Period

Shōwa era, 1926-1989

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.2 cm x Diam. 18.4 cm (9 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.)

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