The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 15, 2025
Ishidoro
1977
(American, 1921–1989)
Overall: 34.3 x 19.1 x 17.8 cm (13 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 in.)
Location: Not on view
Did You Know?
Ishidōro are stone lanterns or votive lights at temples and shrines. They were introduced to Japan from Korea and China in the 6th century CE.Description
Ward traveled extensively—to Japan, India, and Europe as well as to Mexico—always on the lookout for materials and inspiration for her artworks. In this object, Ward continues her exploration creating net-like structures using needle and yarn.- Ward, Evelyn Svec, and William E. Ward. Evelyn Svec Ward: Retrospective. Westerville, Ohio: Otterbein College, 1990. p. 30
- Evelyn Svec Ward Retrospective. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (December 28, 1990-February 3, 1991).
- {{cite web|title=Ishidoro|url=false|author=Evelyn Svec Ward|year=1977|access-date=15 December 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2005.136