Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar with cover
Object Number:
INV.12634ab
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 8 in. ( 29.8 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Wheel thrown cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder, with one incised band, flared rim with large domed lid, banded, with flat, circular finial, both with dark brown splotches under a lead glaze giving an overall orange surface color.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
