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Re: Japanese relief clay glaze vase

Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: Sep 18, 2014 (03:03 AM)

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That item would be a "Grotto Vase", grottoes being a favorite place for disciples of Zen, the meditative form of Buddhism, to retire to for their contemplations. I believe they've probably always had a niche in Buddhist art, but a lot of them came home with military personnel who went to Asia for World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, courtesy of well-stocked curio shelves in military exchange stores around the region.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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