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ID Code 2202-0064
Artifact Name Melted together ceramic vases
Donor Michiko Komo
Receiving Date 2012/3/8
Size (W×H×D) (mm) 110×130×55
Distance from the Hypocenter(m) 80
Number 1
Location Peace Memorial Park vicinity
Description Melted together ceramic vases
Donated by Michiko Komo
Masako Komo (maiden name Ogawa), the donor's mother-in-law, had cherished these vases. They were found near the hypocenter and brought back by Masako's older sister, Hiroe Ito (maiden name Ogawa) and her father, Sanae Ogawa, who went to Hiroshima City Hall in search of Hiroe's husband who had been working there. Her husband died in the atomic bombing.

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