YASUHARA Kimei
(Japan 1906–1980)
Hanging flower vases
- Other titles:
- Mobile
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
Yasuhara Kimei was a seminal figure in the development of the avant-garde ceramic movement in post-war Japan. He exhibited in the important Nitten exhibitions, and at other venues.
- Place of origin
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Japan
- Period
- Japan: Shôwa period 1926–1988
- Year
- Apr 1957
- Media
- Ceramic
- Medium
- stoneware, plastic ring, brass tubes and hooks; 3 vases, plaques
- Dimensions
- 27.5 x 29.0cm part a; 18.5 x 26.0cm part b; 9.5 x 35.0cm part c; 18.5cm part d; 131.0cm part e
:
a - vase; 27.5 x 29cm
b - vase; 18.5 x 26cm
c - vase; 9.5 x 35cm
d - large plaque; 18.5cm
e - wooden board; 131cm
f - small plaques - Signature & date
- Signed on wing on the largest vase, incised "Kimey". Not dated. Signed and dated base [associated NWA box] "1957.4 by Kimei" [and artist's seal].
- Credit
- Gift of Norman Sparnon 1988
- Accession number
- 409.1988.a-f
