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Porcelain vessel with blue saiyu glaze gradation.
Ouran 2
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ouran 2

Artist Tokuda Yasokichi IV (Japanese, born 1961)
Date2010
Place of originJapan
MediumPorcelain with saiyu glaze gradation
Dimensions9 x 7 1/4 in. (22.9 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz
Object number2017.56.3
Collections
Visual DescriptionPorcelain vessel with blue saiyu glaze gradation.


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