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Vintage Kazuko Matthews Abstract Vase Ceramic Sculpture

About the Item

Stunning vintage abstract flat teacup vase sculpture by Japanese/American artist, Kazuko Matthews c1980s. Excellent condition, signed. This is glazed on the inside so it can hold water for flowers. Kazuko Kayasuga Matthews was born Southern California and was raised in Japan. After she returned to the United States, she attended Mt. San Antonio College, and Chouinard Art Institude, where she studied with Otto and Vivica Heino. Following a career in graphics, she chose to devote all her time to ceramics, attending Santa Monica College and Scripps College, where she was a student of Paul Soldner.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1980s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7361241859292

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