Vase by George Ohr, 1897-1900

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Artifact Overview

George Ohr is regarded as the father or grandfather of Studio Ceramics in America. This highly expressive vase is a good example of Ohr's style and technique -- simple earthenware shaped into Ohr's uniquely twisted form. His creations, regarded as "ugly" in his own time, are now seen as the precursor to work by today's contemporary ceramic artists.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Vase

Date Made

1897-1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.128.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Earthenware
Glaze

Color

Brown
Green
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Diameter: 3.25 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: G. E. OHR / Biloxi, MISS.
Vase by George Ohr, 1897-1900