Vase

2009.048.0001

Wall Vase, New Prague, 1955
Wall Vase, New Prague, 1955
Title
Wall Vase, New Prague, 1955
Creation Date
1955

Dimensions

6.75 in. H x 4 in. W x 2.12 in. L Item (Overall)

Description
Clay wall vase used by the Bohnsack family of New Prague. The vase is V shaped, hand painted porcelain. The back of the vase is flat for laying against a wall. The front is rounded and a shows a colorful image of a swan on water with a green leaf background. A small hole is seen near the top edge of the back of the vase for hanging the piece on a wall. Stamped in black on the backside is "Made In Japan." Pressed into the porcelain at the bottom point of the back of the vase is "Made in Japan."
Geographic Notes
Japan

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