Vase
ca. 1896–1908
Medium
Stoneware
Dimensions
10 13/16 x 5 5/8 in. (27.5 x 14.3 cm)
Classification
Vase
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., 2018
Accession Number
2018.294.80
Art Historical Context
This elegant stoneware vase, crafted by Hugh C. Robertson at Dedham Pottery around 1896–1908, stands as a fine example of American ceramic artistry from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Measuring just over ten inches tall, the piece reflects the period’s growing interest in handcrafted decorative objects that blended utility with artistic expression. As part of the Metropolitan Museum’s American Wing, it offers visitors a glimpse into the domestic and artistic tastes of its era. Robertson’s work at Dedham Pottery contributed to a broader movement that elevated American potte...
About the Artist
Dedham Pottery|Hugh C. Robertson (American| ) · 1895 |1844 –1943 |1908
1895–1943|1844–1908