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Vessel with truth, beauty, power motif

Designer Christopher Dresser British, Scottish
1867
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 516
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Vessel with truth, beauty, power motif
  • Designer:
    Christopher Dresser (British, Glasgow, Scotland 1834–1904 Mulhouse)
  • Maker:
    Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (British, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1759–present)
  • Date:
    1867
  • Culture:
    British
  • Medium:
    Unglazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration
  • Dimensions:
    10 in., 5.5 lb. (25.4 cm, 2.5 kg)
  • Classification:
    Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line:
    Lent by Paul Jeromack
  • Object Number:
    L.2019.32.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts