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Pottery (cont.)
Vase

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Object Name Vase
Description Tall vase with rounded shoulder. Sides gradually taper in from shoulder to a plain base. Above shoulder sides angle in to a collar-like neck and flared rim. Etched and hand painted design of women carrying flowers on front of vase. Women is surrounded by trees and a hilly horizon can be seen in the background. Horizon continues on to back of vase.
Artist Upjohn, Charles Babcock
Collection Ross C. Purdy Museum Collection
Material Ceramic/Earthenware/Pottery
Medium Glazed
Notes Old records refer to the design as sgraffito technique - colors filled by brush on matt background. Piece fired by Velma McClains Father.
Place of Origin Zanesville, Ohio
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