Vase by Hiroshi Yamano, 2017
THF180564 / Vase by Hiroshi Yamano, 2017
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Artifact Overview
One of Japan's leading glass artists, Hiroshi Yamano is known for technical skills and innovative surface applications. Hiroshi uses the fish as a symbol to describe his journeys from Japan to America -- literally crossing the ocean. Most recently he has been focusing on imagery of his homeland and has included flowers and birds to complete his scenes of Japan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
2017
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in April-May 2017 in the Glass Shop in Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Davidson-Gerson Modern Glass Gallery
Object ID
2017.62.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Hiroshi Yamano.
Material
Glass (Material)
Blown glass
Foil (Metal)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Colorless
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 9 in
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