Vase
ca. 1896–1908
Medium
Stoneware
Dimensions
7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Classification
Vase
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., 2018
Accession Number
2018.294.68
Art Historical Context
This elegant stoneware vase, crafted Dedham Pottery under the direction of Hugh C. Robertson 1896–1908, exemplifies the early innovations of one of America's pioneering ceramics studios. Founded by Robertson in Dedham,, the pottery sought to revive high-fired stoneware traditions inspired by ancient Chinese and European techniques, at a time when American ceramics were shifting from industrial production toward artisanal quality during the Arts and Crafts era. Standing at just 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm), this modest vessel highlights Robertson's mastery of stoneware—a durable, non-porous medium f...
About the Artist
Dedham Pottery|Hugh C. Robertson (American| ) · 1895 |1844 –1943 |1908
1895–1943|1844–1908