DepartmentAsia

Brown-glazed lozenge-shaped vase

NameVase

Artist or maker Hiroshi Kawai (Japanese)

CultureJapanese

Date20th C.

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

Mediumstoneware

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (20.955 x 19.685 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sallie Wagner

Object numberA.2005.18.24

Collections

Japanese Ceramics and Pottery

DescriptionLozenge-shaped vase. buff mottled and mixed dark brown matte finish glaze, designed with abstract markings in dark caramel & green brush strokes. High neck-lozenge shape-diamond shape opening. flat base, oval body tapering to base. Inside glaze mottle black on chocolate brown.