Bowl, 1930-1950
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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 exhibits the iridescent surfaces for which Pewabic was renowned. The blue-glazed interior contrasts with the gold on the exterior, heightening this effect.
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 exhibits the iridescent surfaces for which Pewabic was renowned. The blue-glazed interior contrasts with the gold on the exterior, heightening this effect.
Artifact
Bowl (Vessel)
Date Made
1930-1950
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
2022.174.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Paul Holoweski, in Memory of John Jovanovich.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Turquoise (Color)
Iridescence
Dimensions
Height: 2 in.
Diameter: 4 in.
Inscriptions
on bottom: PEWABIC / Pp / DETROIT
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