Lot 179
  • 179

Shoji Hamada

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Shoji Hamada
  • Three tea cups
  • stoneware
  • height: 9cm.; 3½in.
  • Executed circa 1950s.

Provenance

The Crafts Centre of Great Britain, London, where acquired by the late owner, 1958

Exhibited

London, The Crafts Centre of Great Britain, Exhibition of Pottery by Shoji Hamada, 3rd March - 3rd April 1958, cat. nos 52, 58 and 64.

Condition

Structurally sound. There is some light surface dirt, with traces of old labels visible upon close inspection (relating to the aforementioned exhibition history), but this excepting the works appear in very good overall condition. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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