A barrel-shaped ceramic vase with horizontal ridges and a small top opening. The speckled glaze transitions from warm tan to reddish-brown and dark charcoal across its surface.

Anagama Vase

Artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011)

Dateearly 1980s

Mediumstoneware

Dimensions10 1/2 x 9 in. (26.7 x 22.9 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

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

Object number2007.17.11

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