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Ceremonial Cup No. 4
Richard Hirsch (born in 1944)
American
1980
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Earthenware
Dimensions
40 x 33.97 x 28.89 cm (15 3/4 x 13 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Norman and Mary-Louise Meyer
Accession Number1982.434
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionTripod vessel with opening in bowl. Asymmetrical legs: 2 rounded, 1 with ridge on outer side; all pointed at feet. Bowl has rounded underside, with ridges on 2 sides. Two "horns" rise on one side of mouth; third "horn" above leg with ridge. Purple underglaze with cupric chloride and nickle chloride.
ProvenanceTo MFA, 1982, gift of Norman and Mary-Louise Meyer.