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Vase Vase, 1956

This is a vase. It was designed by Fong Chow and ceramist: Fong Chow. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is stoneware, glaze. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Monica Loretta Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 9.5 × 8.9 cm (3 3/4 × 3 1/2 in.)

It is signed

Chinese character and "Chow" (incised)

Cite this object as

Vase Vase, 1956; Designed by Fong Chow (Chinese-American, b. 1923-); USA; stoneware, glaze; H x diam.: 9.5 × 8.9 cm (3 3/4 × 3 1/2 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Monica Loretta Smith; 1957-79-1

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