Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Vase, c. 1977, slab built stoneware with tapered base and squared shoulders, brown gloss glaze, with overlaid modelled white glaze, artists signature and seals impressed on base, height 12 cm width 28 cm depth 28 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Artist. Private Collection, Sydney. Reference: Cf. National Gallery of Australia, IRN: 99407, similar characteristics, https://searchthecollection.nga.gov.au/object/99407