Vase
Medium
Stoneware
Dimensions
H. 12 1/2 in.
Classification
Vase
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Martin Eidelberg, 2020
Accession Number
2020.64.175
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The American Wing of the Metropolitan of Art, this elegant stoneware vase by Artus Van Briggle, crafted in 1903 exemplifies the burgeoning American ceramics scene of the early 20 century. Standing at 1/2 inches tall, the vase showcases Van Briggle's mastery of stoneware—a durable, high-fired clay body prized for its strength and ability to hold intricate glazes. Gifted to the Met in 2020 by Martin Eidelberg, it reflects the enduring appeal of handmade pottery during the Arts and Crafts era. Van Briggle, an influential American potter who founded Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Spr...
About the Artist
Artus Van Briggle · 1869–1904
American, Felicity, Ohio 1869–1904 Colorado Springs, Colorado