Charger
Unknown
1840–85
Medium
Redware
Dimensions
12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification
Charger
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Anthony W. Butera Jr., in memory of James G. Butera, 2015
Accession Number
2015.225
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...