Urn
Medium
ceramics
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw
Accession Number
2017-20-4
About this artwork
One of pair. Floral swag and posy decoration, cartouches with mythical scene of Orpheus playing the lyre to animals in landscapes. Bearded mascaron with faux bail handle in mouth in sculptural relief on sides. Creamy glaze.