Shino Jar

Artist
Bob HEATHERBELL (New Zealander, b.1928): Artist

Description
A rectangular-shaped terracotta and cream coloured jar with a circular aperture and lid and four feet at either corner on the base. The surfaces are textured with pock marks and short cracks overall. The glaze shows the characteristics of the shino technique; milky white with a brown 'flare' in the lower half resulting from anagama wood-firing.
Medium
Glazed stoneware
Measurements
Dimensions: 0 - Whole: 147 x 175 x 168mm
Credit line
Purchased in 1982
Accession number
636

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