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Title

Vase with pale green glaze

20th century

Artist

Shiga Shigeo

Japan, Australia

1928 – 2011

  • Details

    Other Title
    Vase
    Place where the work was made
    Japan
    Period
    Shōwa period 1926 - 1988 → Japan
    Date
    20th century
    Media category
    Ceramic
    Materials used
    stoneware
    Dimensions
    25.0 x 15.2 cm
    Signature & date

    Signed near foot, in Japanese, impressed "Shige [artist's stamp]" [and artist's mark]. Not dated.

    Credit
    Gift of Mr Mizoguchi Consul General of Japan 1981
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    200.1981
    Copyright
    © SHIGA Shigeo

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    Artist information
    Shiga Shigeo

    Works in the collection

    27

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  • About

    Shiga Shigeo is a Japanese ceramic artist who spent 13 years in New South Wales between 1966 and 1979. He first taught at the Sturt, Mittagong, and later worked at his own kiln in Terrey Hills. During the years in Australia, Shiga forged a strong working relationship with Australian potters.

  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Japan

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

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