1) Hexagonal vase with persimmon glaze and; 2) Bottle vase with nuka glaze
Shoji Hamada, after 1950
These pieces represent the work of JapanÂ’s best-known post-war potter. Shoji HamadaÂ’s work has not previously been represented in the Oriental MuseumÂ’s collection, and these pieces will form a key ‘bridgeÂ’ between its existing historic collections and new collections of contemporary work. This acquisition was presented by the Art Fund and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
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Title of artwork, date
1) Hexagonal vase with persimmon glaze and; 2) Bottle vase with nuka glaze, after 1950
Date supported
2012
Medium and material
1) stoneware with wooden box; 2) stoneware
Dimensions
1) height 20 cm; 2) height 20 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
5000
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