Vase
Medium
Stoneware
Dimensions
H. 4 1/2 in.
Classification
Vase
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Martin Eidelberg, 2020
Accession Number
2020.64.173
Art Historical Context
Crafted in 1902 by Artus Van Briggle, this petite stoneware vase (H. 4 1/2 in.) exemplifies 20th-century American ceramics during the Arts and Crafts movement Van Briggle, a potter who founded Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs drew inspiration from ancient Chinese Ming dynasty vases and European Art Nouveau forms. His innovative use of stoneware—a durable, low-fired clay—allowed for rich, matte glazes that mimicked the subtle luster of antiquity, bridging historical techniques with modern handmade artistry. Housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, this piece reflects Am...
About the Artist
Artus Van Briggle · 1869–1904
American, Felicity, Ohio 1869–1904 Colorado Springs, Colorado