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Celadon oblong dish
Celadon oblong dish

Celadon oblong dish

Artist (Japanese, b. 1962)
MaterialsPorcelain with celadon glaze
DimensionsH. 3 1/2 in x W. 19 3/4 in x D. 5 1/2 in, H. 8.9 cm x W. 50.2 cm x D. 14.0 cm
Credit LineGift of Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein
Object number2016.154
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 29
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Kato Tsubusa works in porcelain with imported fine, white kaolin clay from New Zealand. He combines the technical challenges of the clay body with the unpredictability of a wood-fired kiln and a large amount of glaze, which he allows to pool and drip to create unexpected effects.