Vase
ca. 1870â80
Medium
enamels
Classification
enamels
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Ruth Friedman in memory of Harry G. Friedman
Accession Number
1966-3-3
About this artwork
A black bulbous vase with a small neck. Vase depicts a flock of white birds flying around the top of the vase. Both top and bottom of the vase have the same, small, decorative band around it.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...