Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Large Ikebana Vase, c. 1980, slab and coil built stoneware of shouldered form, decorated with birds in flight against a matte glazed body, artists signature and seals impressed on base, height 42 cm width 49 cm depth 21 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Weswal Gallery, Tamworth, 1993. Private Collection, Canberra, Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 2019. Private Collection, Sydney. Reference: Cf. Art Gallery of New South Wales, IRN: 260.1981, similar characteristics, https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/260.1981/#details Art Gallery of WA, IRN: 1982/00C9, https://collection.artgallery.wa.gov.au/objects/3096/a-sailors-prayer