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Lidded vessel
Karen Karnes (American, 1925 – 2016)
American
1981
Object Place: Morgan, Vermont, United States
Medium/Technique
Wood-fired stoneware
Dimensions
Overall: 43.2 cm (17in.)
Diam. (Overall): 40.6 cm (16in.)
Diam. (Overall): 40.6 cm (16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Claire van Vliet
Accession Number1991.616a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
DescriptionMonumental globular, lidded vessel in earthy yellow and gray tones. Finger marks on body from holding while dipping the vessel into glaze bath. Lid slightly domed with spatula-slathered clay.
Signed
Stamped, incuse, at base: K (reversed) K
ProvenanceTo MFA, 1991, gift of Claire van Vliet.