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Hand Built Brutalist Japanese Ceramic Sculpture by Takao Tomono

$2,500
£1,909.87
€2,193.99
CA$3,579.33
A$3,915.38
CHF 2,039.97
MX$47,110.87
NOK 25,833.46
SEK 24,255.15
DKK 16,383.76

About the Item

Ceramic sculpture by Japanese American artist, Takao Tomono. The sculpture features a woven vase like shape with incised geometric detailing. Tomono was born in 1935 and created many of his pieces through the 1960's. Note this piece can not hold water. Dimensions 9” width x 5" depth x 22” height. Condition Good vintage condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1645238034132

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