Maija Grotell (American, born Finland, 1899–1973). <em>Vase</em>, ca. 1951. Glazed earthenware, Overall: 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (26 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.10. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.10_mark_bw.jpg)

Maija Grotell (American, born Finland, 1899–1973). Vase, ca. 1951. Glazed earthenware, Overall: 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (26 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.10. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.10_mark_bw.jpg)

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Vase

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

MAKER Maija Grotell, American, born Finland, 1899–1973

MEDIUM Glazed earthenware

Place Made: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

DATES ca. 1951

DIMENSIONS Overall: 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (26 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm) Diameter at base: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) (show scale)

MARKINGS Incised in script on bottom: "MG"

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design

ACCESSION NUMBER 85.10

CREDIT LINE H. Randolph Lever Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Vase, glazed earthenware. Sloping, slightly rounded sides raise from base to everted lip. Interior of bowl and lip have ivory glaze. Exterior of bowl dark brown with pale green drips and streaks in heavy glaze. CONDITION: Crackle in glaze, otherwise good.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Maija Grotell (American, born Finland, 1899–1973). Vase, ca. 1951. Glazed earthenware, Overall: 10 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (26 x 31.8 x 31.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.10. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.10_mark_bw.jpg)

IMAGE mark, 85.10_mark_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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