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Tea bowl

Tea bowl

Date2002
Maker Otani Shiro Japanese, born 1936
Object number2003.8
ProvenanceArtist, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Textures of Daily Life: Art from Japan" July 9, 2003 - October 21, 2003 (7/9/2003- 10/1/2003)
Credit LineGift of the artist
Dimensions3 1/4in. (8.3cm) Diam.: 4 7/8in. (12.4cm)
MediumShigaraki ware; earthenware with natural ash glaze
Tea bowl
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