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Jar

c. 1939

Elsie Wein

Associated Names

Elsie Wein

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ceramic jar with a cylindrical shape and three blue leaf patterns near the top. The jar has an earthy color with a light brown base and darker brown around the top rim. It is positioned centrally in the image against a beige background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/8" High 3 7/8" Dia(top)approx 4 1/4" Dia(base)
Accession Number

1943.8.7062

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E. WEIN

Wikidata ID

Q64559303

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