Large black and brown tenmoku stoneware vase. Long narrow neck with two pinches matched by small points at opposite edges of the round mouth. A wavy brown line circles under the rim. Body is wide and round at the shoulders before curving in and back out slightly at base. Small lugs sit on each shoulder. Five carved Xs decorate the base. Maker's marks on side of neck.

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• Type of Item vase
• Culture Canadian
• Material clay, glaze
• Manufacturing Technique wheel thrown, altered
• Measurements height 33.7 cm, width 13.6 cm, depth 13.6 cm (overall)

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• Creator Tam Irving
• Previous Owner Tam Irving
• Received from Tam Irving

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date during 1980
• Ownership Date before March 27, 2015
• Acquisition Date on March 27, 2015

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3099/0016