Vase

Maker(s)
Artist: Onishi Hikaru (Japan, born 1941)
Historical period(s)
Showa era, 1989
Medium
Porcelain with blue glaze
Dimensions
H x W x D: 40 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm (15 3/4 x 14 x 14 in)
Geography
Japan, Ehime prefecture, Tobe
Credit Line
Gift of the Japan Foundation
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1993.15
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Vase

Keywords
Japan, porcelain, Showa era (1926 - 1989)
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Label

According to the artist, "As I formed this vase on the potter's wheel, I aimed for a shape that was simple yet strong and massive.  I paid special attention to the curve of the profile.  The only decoration is a single line around the neck.  I chose a glaze with a fairly matte finish rather than a high gloss in order to emphasize the power and weight of the form."

Collection Area(s)
Contemporary Art, Japanese Art
Web Resources
Whistler's Neighborhood
Google Cultural Institute
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