Vase
ca. 1898–1909
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
10 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (27.6 x 22.5 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
2018.294.117
Art Historical Context
This graceful earthenware vase, created by Grueby Pottery and attributed to decorator George P. Kendrick around 1898–1909, stands as a fine example of American Arts and Crafts ceramics. Measuring 10⅞ × 8⅞ inches (27.6 × 22.5 cm), it reflects the era's commitment to honest craftsmanship and natural forms, produced during Grueby's peak years in Boston. Grueby Pottery, established 1897, became a leader in the Arts and Crafts movement, championing handmade pottery against mass production. Renowned for their innovative matte glazes—often in earthy greens inspired by nature and Japanese ceramics—th...
About the Artist
Grueby Pottery|George P. Kendrick (American| ) · 1867 |1899 –1967 |1916
American, 1867 - unknown|Boston, Massachusetts, 1899–ca. 1911