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Rectangular Bottle Vase

mid- to late 1900s

Hamada Shōji 濱田庄司

(Japanese, 1894–1978)
Culture
Japan, Shōwa period (1926–89)
Medium
stoneware with celadon, copper green, and black iron (temmoku) glazes and resist decoration in two panels
Measurements
Diameter: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of T. Dixon Long 2000.144
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular stoneware bottle features a narrow, squared neck and glossy, rusty-orange glaze across its shoulders and base. On the front, thick teal bands intersect to frame a buff-colored panel accented by a stylized, dark brown floral branch. The orange glaze drips down the right side and pools at the bottom, mingling with dark, marbled details. Its geometric form and earthy palette create a structured yet fluid composition.

Rectangular Bottle Vase

mid- to late 1900s

Hamada Shōji

(Japanese, 1894–1978)
Japan, Shōwa period (1926–89)

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