Vase, F83.45
Physical Description
The base has a turned body gradually which flares out to a bulging top section. The top curves in slightly, then flares out to a thick round rim. Throwing rings provide texture up the length of the vase. Potters mark on the base. The glaze is a dark brown Tenmoku with a red/brown slip line around the base. There are red slip designs around the shoulder of the pot (large and small brush strokes). The neck and rim are also red. Inside of the pot is a black Tenmoku glaze.
Provenance
Locality:
Otatara
Received from Dr Esmond de Beer
London
Maker
Maker: Vivienne NimmoMeasurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 170 x 170 x 170mmCircumference: 530mm
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