Hiroe Swen (Japanese Australian, b. 1934), Large Ikebana Vase, c. 1973, coiled stoneware, of organic shape with bronzed black glaze, artist's seal impressed to underside, height 30 cm, length 60 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Pastoral Gallery, Canberra, 1973. Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney. Other Notes: Accompanied by note from the artist, Exhibited: Pastoral Gallery, Queanbeyan, NSW, 1973