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Title

Flower vase

2008

Artist

Saragaya Hisako

Japan

14 Aug 1926 –

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  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    Japan
    Date
    2008
    Media category
    Print
    Materials used
    earthenware with grey glaze and abstract decor
    Dimensions
    52.0 x 20.5 x 10.8 cm
    Credit
    Gift of Rev. Muneharu Kurozumi 2008
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    341.2008
    Artist information
    Saragaya Hisako

    Works in the collection

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  • About

    Working in the Kumano-yaki style established by her father, Saragaya Zensaemon, Saragaya Hisako belongs to the most representative female artists in Japanese contemporary ceramics. Her works have been exhibited regularly at the annual exhibitions of the 'Nihon kōgei kai' (Japan Crafts Association) and the 'Shinkōkai' (Association for New Design), of which she is a member. Saragaya was awarded many times as outstanding female ceramic artist as well as for her cultural contributions.

    Asian Art Department, AGNSW, October 2008.

  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Japan