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Vase

A work made of porcelain.

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  • A work made of porcelain.

Date:

1906

Artist:

Designed by Dard Hunter (American, 1883–1966)
Roycroft (American, 1895–1938)
East Aurora, New York

About this artwork

From 1904 to 1910, Ohio native William Joseph “Dard” Hunter worked for Roycroft, a commercial Arts and Crafts community founded by Elbert Hubbard in East Aurora, New York. Hunter was one of the group’s most influential artisans and was a master craftsman in many media, including books, ceramics, metal, and stained glass. This extremely rare vase is one of only a few known prototypes that Hunter executed for Roycroft in 1906. Although heavy in appearance, the molded porcelain is extremely thin, which lends a delicate quality to the otherwise stout form.

Status

On View, Gallery 178

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Dard Hunter

Title

Vase

Place

New York (Object made in)

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Made 1906

Medium

Porcelain

Dimensions

23.5 × 15.2 cm (9 1/4 × 6 in.)

Credit Line

Through prior acquisition of the Antiquarian Society through the Jessie Spalding Landon Fund

Reference Number

2003.75

Extended information about this artwork

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