Ceramic Horn
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
pottery
Dimensions
L. 131 mm. (perpendicular to bell)), Diam. of bell 78 mm. at widest
Classification
Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
Culture
Italian
Department
Musical Instruments
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number
89.4.1121
About this artwork
This pottery by Unknown Artist from 19th century exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of pottery required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation, to...