Flower Brick in the Shape of a Tortoise
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Canadian Museum of History, 98-99, D2007-12010
Canadian ceramic artist Walter Ostrom created this unusual work. Ostrom is a major figure within the world of contemporary ceramics, and is regarded internationally as an expert in low-fire majolica production, an ancient ceramic technique. Acquired with funds from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation.