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Mrs. Harry G. Steele

Messner, Grace Cecelia
Steele, Grace C.
Steele, Grace Messner

American, 1882 or 1883 - 1974

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This sculpture is a blue and white bowl. The white body of the bowl is adorned with intricate blue floral motifs that extend around its circumference, featuring large blossoms encircled by thin, leafy vines. The interior of the bowl is white except for a simple blue line just below its rim. The base of the bowl features a tall circular foot, which carries a series of decorative blue swirling patterns matching the bowl's primary design.
Chinese Ming Dynasty, Stem Bowl, Xuande period, 1426/1435, porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.5

Stem Bowl

Chinese Ming Dynasty · Xuande period, 1426/1435 · porcelain with underglaze blue decoration ·  Accession ID  1972.43.5

The sculpture is a white vase decorated with a detailed scene. The scene shows a small building with black and reddish-orange details surrounded by trees and rocky terrain, with small people walking across the ground, engaging in various activities. The illustrations on the vase are black, brown, and orange, and it has a smooth surface. The neck of the vase curves slightly, leading to a flared lip.
Chinese Republic, Small Bottle, 1925/1929, porcelain with overglaze enamels, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.57

Small Bottle

Chinese Republic · 1925/1929 · porcelain with overglaze enamels ·  Accession ID  1972.43.57

The image depicts a large, bulbous vase with a narrow neck and flared rim. It is turquoise blue with a crackled pattern. The vase is centered on a neutral background.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Bottle Vase, early 19th century, porcelain with turquoise glaze, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.33

Bottle Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · early 19th century · porcelain with turquoise glaze ·  Accession ID  1972.43.33

The sculpture is a porcelain vase with a smooth, pale white surface and embossed designs featuring a dragon motif and clouds. The vase stands upright with a curved body that tapers into a narrow neck and flares at the mouth. It has a glossy appearance and classic design.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Vase, 1860/1900, porcelain with colorless glaze, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.35

Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · 1860/1900 · porcelain with colorless glaze ·  Accession ID  1972.43.35

This is a photograph of a porcelain cup. The cup has a decorative design with aquatic elements, including paintings of carp swimming amidst stylized waves in shades of green and blue. The fish, painted in a reddish-brown hue, appear graceful and dynamic, their bodies partially submerged, creating a sense of movement. Above the aquatic scene are geometric patterns in blue. The overall appearance is elegant and intricate, showcasing a blend of nature-inspired artistry and traditional craftsmanship.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Bowl, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze doucai enamel decoration, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.39

Bowl

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze doucai enamel decoration ·  Accession ID  1972.43.39

This round ceramic bowl has a distinctive brown glaze. The lip is black and the rim immediately under it is bronze brown. From there, copper-orange rivulets trickle down the sides of the bowl and intermingle with black veins below. The bottom of the bowl has an uneven, wavy base. The bowl is photographed against a background that lightens from gray along the top to white along the bottom.
Chinese Southern Song Dynasty, Tea Bowl, 13th century, glazed stoneware, Jian ware, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.4

Tea Bowl

Chinese Southern Song Dynasty · 13th century · glazed stoneware, Jian ware ·  Accession ID  1972.43.4

The sculpture on the vase features a group of three figures in a landscape setting. The central figure is a bearded man wearing a traditional hat and robe, seated and gesturing as if holding or presenting something. Flanking him are two other figures, one standing behind the other, both appearing to engage in some activity or observation. The scenery includes intricately detailed trees and what appears to be rocks or mountainous features. The sculpture is on a vase, which is primarily white in color with cobalt blue artwork depicting the detailed scene. The vase is made of a ceramic material, typical of traditional blue and white porcelain. The vase has a rounded body that narrows at the neck, then flares out slightly at the rim. The scene wraps around the curved surface, creating a dynamic narrative.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Vase, late 18th century, porcelain with underglaze blue decoration over white slip ground, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.13

Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · late 18th century · porcelain with underglaze blue decoration over white slip ground ·  Accession ID  1972.43.13

The sculpture features a delicately painted scene on a vase. The scene shows a landscape with a person fishing from a small boat and another person standing on a cliff holding an object. The vase is mostly white with painted elements in brown, gray, and black. The painting is executed in a traditional style with sketched lines and washed tones. The vase has a classic rounded shape with a narrow neck and a glossy porcelain material. The imagery on the vase offers a serene and natural environment, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.
Chinese Republic, Small Bottle, 1925/1929, porcelain with overglaze enamels, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.56

Small Bottle

Chinese Republic · 1925/1929 · porcelain with overglaze enamels ·  Accession ID  1972.43.56

Chinese Jin Dynasty, Chinese, Yuan Dynasty, Dish, 12th/13th century, glazed stoneware, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.1

Dish

Chinese Jin Dynasty, Chinese, Yuan Dynasty · 12th/13th century · glazed stoneware ·  Accession ID  1972.43.1

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic bowl made of porcelain. The bowl features intricate painting on its exterior, with a design of blue vines with green leaves winding around the bowl. Red, oval-shaped fruits decorated with small dots are interspersed among the foliage. The overall design is delicate and elegant, showcasing traditional ceramic art craftsmanship. The bowl is placed against a neutral background.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Cup, Yongzheng period, 1723/1735, porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze doucai enamel decoration, Harry G. Steele Collection, Gift of Grace C. Steele, 1972.43.41

Cup

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Yongzheng period, 1723/1735 · porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze doucai enamel decoration ·  Accession ID  1972.43.41