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Flattened square vase (henko)

about 1960
Kawai Takeichi
Overall: 24.1 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)
Glazed stoneware

Classification: Ceramics

Culture: Japanese

Period: Shôwa era

Accession number: 2009.4336

Description: Flattened square vase (henko) in Mingei-style with a red and blue flower pattern on creamy white glaze. With box: Box title: Square vase with flower pattern Box signed: Take Box sealed: Kawai Takeichi

Provenance/Ownership History: 2009, purchased by Stephen Kunian from Joan B. Mirviss, Ltd., New York; 2009, gift of Stephen and Lois Kunian. (Accession date: September 16, 2009)

Gift of Stephen and Lois Kunian