Vase
MakerMade by
Luman Pierre Kelsey
American, 1905 - 1961
Date1930-1940s
MediumWheel-thrown stoneware with a mottled, purple, red, and blue glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 4 1/2 x 3 1/4in. (11.4 x 8.3cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of William L. Warren
DescriptionSquat, ovoid, thin-walled, light grey stoneware vase with a mottled purple, red, and blue glaze. The vase has a slightly flared rim, a narrower neck, curved sides, and an inset bottom. The vase is coated with a glossy polychrome glaze in purple, red, pink, and areas of blue. The maker incised his name, "Luman/ Kelsey", on the bottom of the vase. An "R7" is inscribed ink black ink or paint on the bottom. There is fine crazing over all the glazed surfaces of the vase.
Object number1977.88.1
InscribedAn "R7" is inscribed ink black ink or paint on the bottom of the vase.Subject Terms
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