Everson Museum of art

American Ceramics & Ceramic National Exhibition Archive

    Bowl

    Identifier
    38.283
    Artist/Maker/Manufacturer
    Richard V. Smith (created by)
    Date
    1937 (Date created)
    1964 (Date acquired)
    Object Type
    Measurements
    2.4375 in H x 10.3125 in W
    Description
    Buff/tan beige stoneware, footed bowl with wide, gently sloping rim and deep hemispherical well. A rich blue soda glaze is used overall, with an intense yellow crescent band sweeping along one side of the rim. The crescent band, coupled with the rich blue glaze, implies an eclipse, or other celestial event.
    Credit Line
    Purchase Prize given by B.F. Drakenfeld and Company, 6th Ceramic National, 1937
    Related entity
    Richard V. Smith
    Related exhibition
    6th Ceramic National Exhibition
    Related Collections
    Ceramic National Exhibition, Permanent Collection (is part of)
    Ceramic National Exhibition Archive (is related to)
    Related Term
    Ceramic