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Robert Turner (American, 1913–2005)
American
1983
Object Place: Alfred, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Stoneware
Dimensions
Other (Overall; body): 31.8 x 26 cm, 17.8 kg (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in., 39.2 lb.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary-Louise Meyer in memory of Norman Meyer
Accession Number1984.558a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
DescriptionBell-shaped lidded vessel having a double ring finial. Additional clay patches attached to surface and various incised lines serve as decorative scarification. Green-gray glaze emulates bronze.
Signed
Incised on base: TINER (Turner)
ProvenancePurchased by Marie-Louise Meyer from Exhibit A Inc., Chicago, 1984; to MFA, 1984, gift of MAry-Louise Meyer.