Miniature Crock

c. 1937

Janet Riza

Associated Names
Janet Riza

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, round ceramic pot with a wide opening and decorated with simple blue markings, including a face and other abstract shapes. The color palette is primarily a natural clay color with blue accents for the decorations. The pot is centrally positioned in the image against a plain, light background, and there is a smaller inset in the top right corner showing a closer view of one part of the pot's decorative detail. The text "JANET REKA" appears below the pot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard.

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.8 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" High 4 3/8" Dia(top) 2 7/8" Dia(base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7016


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JANET RIZA

Wikidata ID

Q64580844

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