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Lyman, Fenton & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bowl made by Lyman, Fenton & Co. The bowl is dark-colored with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior and exterior of the bowl have colorful streaks of yellow, blue, and red. The rim of the bowl is slightly fluted and has a decorative edge with small bumps. The bowl appears to be made of ceramic or glass and has a glossy finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the bowl on the right side. The bowl is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1849–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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