Black Tree

Artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011)

Datelate 1980s

MediumGlazed ceramic

DimensionsOverall: 5 ft. 5 in. x 14 3/4 in. x 12 1/4 in. (1 m 65.1 cm x 37.47 cm x 31.12 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of the artist in memory of Caroline J. Rister

Object number2007.17.1

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