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Microsystis Pyrifera

Artist (American, born Germany, 1962)
CultureAmerican
OriginCalifornia, United States
Dateca.1997
MediumGlazed porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 40.3 x 22 x 16.5 cm (15 7/8 x 8 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
DescriptionA large two handled vase, black ground with image of a woman with entwined arms on one side, and kepl on the other. It has a red band around the entire body near the shoulders with black scrolled motif. Handles are painted with faux gold, as is the lip rim and base rim.
Credit LineGift of Alan Mandell
Object numberG05.10.1
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary Ceramics
Sub-classification
American
Status
On view
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