Vase

Henry Varnum Poor (American, 1888–1970)

1963

Object Place: New City, New York, United States

Medium/Technique Stone ware or earthenware

Dimensions 16.51 x 13.97 x 13.97 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth H. Martyr

Accession Number1981.506

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionEarthenware vase with abstract biomorphic decoration. Clay is dark reddish color.

Signed Incised on bottom: "HP '63"; signed in ink on cloth tape label "HV Poor '63"

Marks "125" on masking tape label

ProvenanceThe artist; purchased by Elizabeth H. Martyr from the artist; to MFA, 1981, bequest of Elizabeth H. Martyr.

CopyrightCourtesy the Estate of Henry Varnum Poor & James Graham and Sons, New York.