Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Ikebana Vase, c. 1977, slab and coil built stoneware of squat form, with tapered base and rectangular bulbous shoulders, with creamy brown satin glaze, artists signature and seals impressed on base, height 21 cm width 34 cm depth 23.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Reference: Cf. National Gallery of Australia, IRN: 43406, similar characteristics, demonstrates our piece has the best form of this style, https://searchthecollection.nga.gov.au/object/43406