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Brother Thomas Bezanson Honan Tenmoku Glaze Large Globular Vase with Cover, 1993
$9,995List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Brother Thomas Bezanson (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Diameter: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1993
- Condition:Pristine. No deficits detected.
- Seller Location:Littleton, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5401239600222
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