Jolyon Hofsted (American, October 21, 1942–October 12, 2004). <em>Vase</em>, 1965. Stoneware, 19 in. (48.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 66.183. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 66.183_PS9.jpg)

Vase

Artist:Jolyon HofstedAmerican

Medium: Stoneware

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Dates:1965

Dimensions: 19 in. (48.3 cm) base: 6 x 4 3/4 in. (15.2 x 12.1 cm)

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Accession Number: 66.183

Image: 66.183_PS9.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Combination of thrown and applied construction. A simple thrown vase with slightly tapering body and footed base has been cut in half, leaving gaping "wounds" of a Vee-shape extending from top to base; "wounds have been colored in hues of purple, green, brown and black. Above rim are lop-sided and bend segments of other vases, one slapped on top of the other; washed over with glazes, mostly of greenish hue. Circular neck; relatively small aperture. Base of vase is pinched and drooping; rests on square irregularly shaped plinth with finger marks. COBDITION - Excellent.

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