Mayan Figural Sculpture In Glazed Terra Cotta

Abstract ceramic sculpture in parcel glazed finish of brown and yellow border with center dotted open green band. Reverse side features an organic top element that is glazed dark green. From the estate of William August Hoffman, a professor of ceramics at SAIC during Matsuda's (1939-2011) time there. Hoffman acquired the work from the artist when Matsuda returned to Japan in 1968. 1939 born in Nara Japan. 1961 Graduated from the Kyoto City College of Fine Arts Ceramic faculty. 1963 Graduate studies Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1963~1966 Instructor of Ceramics, Kyoto City College of Fine Arts. 1966~1968 Visiting Instructor in Ceramics, Art Institute of Chicago. 1963~1966 Exhibition of the Modern Arts Association. 1967 Art Institute of Chicago exhibition with Earl Hooks...

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