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Image Not Available for Bowl in shape of abalone shell (awabi)
Bowl in shape of abalone shell (awabi)
Image Not Available for Bowl in shape of abalone shell (awabi)

Bowl in shape of abalone shell (awabi)

Date18th century
Maker Japanese
Object number97.67
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Asian Affinities" August 28, 1999 - January 2, 2001
Credit LineGift of William Jay Rathbun
Dimensions3 3/8 x 9 5/8 x 11 in. (8.57 x 24.45 x 27.94 cm)
MediumShodai ware (stoneware with ash and iron brown glazes)
Image Not Available for Bowl in shape of abalone shell (awabi)
Bowl in shape of abalone shell (awabi)
Japanese, Arita
18th century
Object number: 97.68
Photo: Paul Macapia
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Image Not Available for Small bowl
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