Ceramic Vase and lidded box

NameCeramic Vase and lidded box

Artist or maker Moriyuki Ando

Date2003

Place madeMino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, East Asia, Asia

Mediumglazed ceramic, wood, ribbon

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/16 x 4 5/16 in. (25.5 x 11 cm)

Credit LineGift of Tamara Tjardes

Object numberFA.2004.20.1V

DescriptionTall, hexagonal vase representing one of Ando's three signature glazes, the "Hai-yu Kai-ra-gi" or "ash glaze of apricot blossom." The ash glaze refers to the unique crackled pattern over the surface - this looks like antique jade. With signed box and lid.