Everson Museum of art

American Ceramics & Ceramic National Exhibition Archive

Cookie Jar

Identifier
51.598.2
Artist/Maker/Manufacturer
Peter Voulkos (created by)
Date
1950 (Date created)
1951 (Date acquired)
Object Type
Measurements
13.75 in H x 8.625 in diameter
Description
Large, footed, ovoid, cookie jar. The concave lid flares to a hollow, bowl shaped knob. Wax resist, linear designs of whimsical creatures emerge from the glaze on the body.
Credit Line
Purchase Prize given by United States Potters Association, 15th Ceramic National, 1950
Related entity
Peter Voulkos
Related exhibition
15th Ceramic National Exhibition
Related Collections
Ceramic National Exhibition, Permanent Collection (is part of)
Ceramic National Exhibition Archive (is related to)
Related Term
Ceramic