American Ceramics & Ceramic National Exhibition Archive

Identifier

38.283

Artist/Maker/Manufacturer

Richard V. Smith (created by)

Date

1937 (Date created)
1964 (Date acquired)

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