SHIGEO SHIGA (1928 - ) COVERED JAR AND A VASE

the globular jar with abstract pattern in black and brown glazes with inset lid together with a pear-shaped vase with black ground glaze with brown splash decoration, both stamped with maker's marks

Good condition
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Shigeo Shigo was born in Tokyo. He came to Australia in 1965 where he remained for fifteen years having a strong influence on Australian potters. A large collection of his pottery is in the Asian Gallery of the Art Gallery of NSW