DepartmentAsia

Large stoneware bowl with Hakeme design

NameLarge stoneware bowl with Hakeme design

Artist or maker Hamada Shoji (1870-1978)

Date20th c.

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

Mediumstoneware, glazed

Dimensionsoverall: 4 in x 7 3/4 in x ; 10.16 cm x 19.685 cm x

Credit LineGift of Sallie Wagner

Object numberA.2005.3.5

Collections

Japanese Ceramics and Pottery

DescriptionHeavy vase with octagonal neck to opening. Triangle corner shoulders, square body, round heavy foot. Greenish background glaze with blue hue on dark red hard clay body. Abstract design of wild grass & cranes ? on each facet in shades of burnt brown.