Urn

ca. 1927

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 706

William E. Brigham was an innovative and influential figure in the Arts and Crafts communities of Boston, Providence, and Cleveland; however, surviving documented examples of his work are rare. Brigham exhibited this diminutive urn in 1927 at the Tricennial Exhibition of The Society of Arts & Crafts in Boston, and its exquisite workmanship and sophisticated design showcase his prodigious talents as both a metalworker and a jeweler

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Urn
Maker: William E. Brigham (1885–1962)
Date: ca. 1927
Geography: Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Amethyst, silver, pink tourmaline, and other semi-precious stones
Dimensions: H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2011
Object Number: 2011.373a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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