Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934), elliptical vase, c. 1985-88, hand-built stoneware with matte brown-black glaze, unglazed central motif to front and rear surfaces, artist's stamps to base, height 12.5 cm width 14.5 cm depth 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of John Freeland, Sydney.