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Hewn Clay Bowl "Samara"

Hewn Clay Bowl "Samara"

c 1950s ?

Viktor Schreckengost

(American, 1906–2008)

Glazed ceramic

Overall: 11.1 x 35.6 cm (4 3/8 x 14 in.)

Gift of William Mathewson Milliken 1959.66

Location

Description

Created by Cleveland native and industrial designer Viktor Schreckengost, this hewn clay bowl eschews the Art Deco style that the artist is known for. The glazing of the bowl's wide and shallow interior creates a subtle gray-brown gradient.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic

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