seashell hanging vase, unknown maker from Japan

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seashell hanging vase
mid 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
seashell hanging vase , mid 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: Bizen ware
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.1623
Not on display

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Bizen ware, a type of Japanese pottery, is characterized by its iron-like hardness, reddish-brown color, and the wood-burning marks left behind after firing. Unglazed, this vase represents Bizen ware particularly well, with a form resembling a conch shell. A rectangular hole for hanging can be seen on the inside.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021