Object Details
Artist
Joan Takayama-Ogawa, born Pasadena, CA 1955
Luce Center Label
The textured pot and cup in Tropical Island Teapot were inspired by Joan Takayama-Ogawa’s experience snorkeling during a vacation to Hawaii. She was drawn to the underwater world of the reef and has translated these images onto her teapots, out of which barnacles, plants, and coral “grow.” The teapot and cup rest on a deep-blue platter that represents the Pacific Ocean.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of David and Jacqueline Charak
Date
1996
Object number
2000.33A-D
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Ceramic
Crafts
Medium
white earthenware, glazes, and china paints
Dimensions
6 x 12 x 18 in. (15.2 x 30.5 x 45.7 cm)
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department
Renwick Gallery
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 53B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Landscape\island
Landscape\tropic
Landscape\plant\flower
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_2000.33A-D