Vase
MakerMade by
Luman Pierre Kelsey
American, 1905 - 1961
Date1930s
MediumWheel-thrown stoneware with a mottled dark green glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 6 1/4 x 3 3/8in. (15.9 x 8.6cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Luman P. Kelsey
DescriptionOvoid, thin-walled, light grey stoneware vase with a mottled, dark green glaze. The vase has a slightly flared rim, narrower neck, ovoid sides, and an inset bottom. The vase is glazed with a dark green, matte glaze with flecks of red and grey. The maker incised his name on the bottom of the vase, "Kelsey/ NORTH/ CANTon/ CONN". An "X" is inscribed in black ink or paint on the bottom. Remnants of a woven label are adhered to the bottom of the vase. There is fine crazing over all the glazed surfaces.
Object number1958.59.0
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