Vase

Art Historical Context

This elegant earthenware vase, dating from 1840–80, offers a glimpse into the everyday artistry of the Americas during a transformative 19th-century period. at 18.4 cm (7¼ in.) tall, it belongs to the Art Institute of Chicago's Arts of the Americas department, where exemplifies the region's diverse ceramic traditions amid rapid cultural and colonial shifts. Crafted from earthenware—a low-fired clay valued for its affordability and workability—this vessel highlights practical techniques like hand-coiling or molding, common in both utilitarian and decorative objects across North, Central, and S...