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    The Cow With the Silver Horns


    Identifier
    47.514
    Artist/Maker/Manufacturer
    William W. Swallow (created by)
    Date
    1940 - 1947 (Date created)
    1947 (Date acquired)
    Object Type
    Measurements
    14.5 in H x 23 in diameter
    Description
    Stained earthenware sculpture of a grazing cow. The black cow has silver horns and incised details on its face and ears. Incised decoration in Pennsylvania German butter mold designs embellishes the cows back. Incised markings also indicate grass on the area underneath the cow's belly.
    Credit Line
    Purchase Prize given by National Sculpture Society, 11th Ceramic National, 1946

    Related entity
    William W. Swallow
    Related exhibition
    11th Ceramic National Exhibition
    Related Term
    Ceramic