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Vase

Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead American, born England
Manufactured by Rhead Pottery American

1913–17

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 744

Recalling the California countryside, this vase with a stylized landscape of cypress trees is one of only a handful of known examples made by Rhead at his short-lived pottery operation in Santa Barbara, California. It exemplifies the soft, organic compositions he employed during this period, which stand in contrast to the more structured, conventionalized designs typical of other Arts and Crafts potteries.

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

Vase, Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York), Earthenware, American

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Title: Vase

Designer: Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead (American (born England), Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent 1880–1942 New York)

Manufacturer: Manufactured by Rhead Pottery

Date: 1913–17

Geography: Made in Santa Barbara, California, United States

Culture: American

Medium: Earthenware

Dimensions: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

Credit Line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1996

Accession Number: 1996.371

Chronology

The United States and Canada, 1900 A.D.-present

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