Flower Pot with Stand
1890–1900
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
12.4 × 12.4 cm (4 7/8 × 4 7/8 in.)
Classification
cachepot
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
73443
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts the Americas collection, this *Flower Pot with Stand*, dating from 1890–1900, is a delightful example of everyday earthenware transformed into decorative art. Measuring a compact 12.4 × 12.4 cm (4 7/8 × 4 7/8 in.), its square form suggests a practical yet elegant design, perfect for a Victorian-era mantel or tabletop. As a cachepot—an ornamental liner that holds a planted pot without direct soil contact—this piece highlights the fusion of function and beauty in late 19th-century American material culture. Crafted from earthenware, a low-fired cla...