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Bison

Viktor Schreckengost (American, 1906–2008)

1947

Object Place: Cleveland, Ohio

Medium/Technique Glazed earthenware (red clay), wood base

Dimensions Overall: 27.9 x 49.5 x 14 cm (11 x 19 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line The John Axelrod Collection

Accession Number2014.1338

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAmericas

ClassificationsCeramics

Marks Label taped to underside of base reads "'BISON' WOOD BASE/ Viktor Schreckengost" in typscript and "110" in red ink. Label on underside of base reads "8-H" in black ink. "110" in red ink on underside of base. "Box/#5" in pencil written on inside wall.

Inscriptions"VIKTOR/ SCHRECKENGOST - 47" inscribed into inside wall.

ProvenanceCollection of the artist, Cleveland, Ohio; August 1, 1986, sold by artist to John Axelrod, Boston, Massachusetts; 2008, promised gift of John Axelrod to the Museum; 2014, gift of Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: October 29, 2014)