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bronze flower vase with hues of blue and white patina
Sei
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Sei

Artist Kishizawa Takeo (Japanese, 1912 - 1992)
DateShöwa 42 or 1967
Place of originJapan
MediumBronze patinated in white and blue
Dimensions18 3/8 x 11 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (46.7 x 29.2 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by The David A. Cofrin Fund for Asian Art
Object number2013.2.2
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Visual Descriptionbronze flower vase with hues of blue and white patina
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