Vase 1893 - 1923

This ceramic vase, titled "Vase," was crafted by William J. Walley, an American potter, between 1893 and 1923. It's now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York. The piece showcases a unique, organic form with vertical, leaf-like ridges that cover its surface. The dark green glaze evokes the natural world, demonstrating Walley's interest in incorporating natural motifs in his ceramics. "Vase" embodies the Arts and Crafts movement, which valued craftsmanship and a connection to nature.