YASUHARA Kimei
(Japan 1906–1980)
- Title
- (Vase with long narrow neck)
- Other titles:
- Black vase
- Place of origin
-
Japan
- Period
- Shôwa period 1926 - 1988 → Japan
- Year
- 1955
- Media category
- Ceramic
- Materials used
- stoneware with tenmoku glaze
- Dimensions
-
32.3 x 8.3cm
- Signature & date
- Artist's seal stamped on base. Not dated. Signed and dated on base [associated NWA box], in ink [inscribed] "1955 by Kimey".
- Credit
- Gift of Norman Sparnon 1988
- Accession number
- 432.1988
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
Yasuhara Kimei was a seminal figure in the development of the avant-garde ceramic movement in post-war Japan. He exhibited in the important Nitten exhibitions, and at other venues.
