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Description
Echizen-yaki is known for high fired, unglazed natural stoneware finishes and firewood ash glaze. Ash used in the firing adheres to the clay body and turns into a glaze-like decoration.
Large cone shaped vase that flares drastically from the base. The vase is a dark grey color with brown mottling in some spots. There is light ribbing that can be seen on the interior and exterior of the vase which is a result of the original throwing process that created the vase. Echizen-yaki.
Keywords
Ceramics, Artwork
Original Medium
Ceramic
Size
11.5” diameter, 9.5” high
Origin
Japan
Date Information
undated
Artifact Number
M87-0081
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collection, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana.
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Mark Fritch, University of Montana
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Keywords
Ceramics, Artwork