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URL: web-kiosk.scrippscollege.edu/objects-1/info/16384

Peter Voulkos, American, (1924–2002)
Covered Jar, 1956
Stoneware, glazed
26 1/2 in. x 18 in. x 18 in. (67.31 cm. x 45.72 cm. x 45.72 cm.)


Object Type: Ceramic
Technique: Thrown
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marer
Accession Number: 91.4.1


Commentary
Per Sam (Pete's assistant) the figures may have been influenced by Cypriote and Greek jars.

Marks
"Voulkos 56" inscribed on the bottom.

Medium
Glazed stoneware; wheel thrown.

Object Description
Lidded cylindrical stoneware container, on a foot, with a stencil design, and a figure (a cartoon-like alien figure in brown matte glaze) on the side. In brown stain and thick white engobe.

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