Vase 1893 - 1911

This "Vase" is a ceramic work by Dedham Pottery, a collaborative of artists that thrived from 1893 to 1911. The vase's rough, mottled glaze in shades of red, brown, and white suggests an organic, almost geological quality. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, embodies the Arts and Crafts Movement's emphasis on handcrafted artistry and unique expression. The uneven glaze and form of the vase highlight the individual, almost hand-built nature of the piece.