Large closed form (garden seat)

Maker Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011)

Date1971

Geographic OriginClinton, New Jersey

MediumThrown stoneware with painted decoration

DimensionsOverall: H 19 1/4 x Diam 9 3/4 in. (H 48.9 x Diam 24.8 cm)

Credit LinePurchase 1971 Thomas L. Raymond Bequest Fund

Object number71.70

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Object NameVessel | form | seat

Title Details

Published Title Large closed form (garden seat)

Marks and Labels/StampsBase marked with artist's initials, incised, TT but formed to look like a Roman numeral "II"ProvenancePurchased from artist for $250.Exhibition History"Toshiko Takaezu, Ceramic Artist ", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (June 2009 - January 2011).
"Toshiko Takaezu", Racine Art Museum, Racine, Wisconsin (September 6, 2005 - January 8, 2006)
"Great Pots: Contemporary Ceramics from Function to Fantasy", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (February 14, 2003 - June 1, 2003)

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