The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 7, 2024

Vase: Fish

Vase: Fish

1908
(British)
England, London and Southall, early 20th Century
stoneware
Overall: 23.4 x 6.2 cm (9 3/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Gift of Henry H. Hawley 1997.295
Location: 221 19th Century Decorative Arts

Description

Ceramics designed by the British pottery manufacturers the Martin Brothers, known as Martinware, are distinctive for their subtle color palette and whimsical animal motifs. Here, the off-white vase is adorned with green and red sea creatures.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1997.295