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Vase (USA)

This is a vase. It was made by George E. Ohr. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Harry C. Sigman.

  • Kylix (Greece)
  • painted earthenware.
  • Gift of Ruth Vollmer.
  • 1971-48-12

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 12.4 x 11.4 cm (4 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside; signature in script , "G E Ohr" with a swirling scroll around.

Cite this object as

Vase (USA); Made by George E. Ohr (American, 1857–1918); earthenware; H x diam.: 12.4 x 11.4 cm (4 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.); Gift of Harry C. Sigman; 2013-21-39

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