Vase, 1903-1907
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Artifact Overview
Detroit's Pewabic Pottery was founded by artist Mary Chase Perry in 1903 as part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The pottery is known for the iridescent glazes on its tiles and vessels. This vase was carefully modeled to represent naturalistic leaves in high relief. The green matte glaze is typical of Pewabic and Arts and Crafts pottery in general.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
1903-1907
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
62.53.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Length: 9 in
Width: 9.5 in
Weight: 7.25 lbs
Inscriptions
on bottom [label]:
[Pe]wabic
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