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Vase
Frederick H. Norton (American, 1896–1992)
American
20th century
Object Place: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Ceramic; earthenware
Dimensions
12.7 x 5.08 x 5.08 cm (5 x 2 x 2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Professor Emeritus F. H. Norton and the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Accession Number1971.607
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionWhite-glazed narrow bucket form. Slightly tapering cylindrical form with small, annulated base; opening at top curves upward on two sides to receive a crooked bar for hanging purposes.
ProvenanceTo MFA, 1971, gift of Professor Emeritus F. H. Norton and the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.