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c. 1936

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows a decorative ceramic bowl. The top view displays floral and leaf patterns inside the bowl, while the side view shows the exterior design with similar motifs. The color palette includes red and cream tones. The bowl is signed "J. Howard Iams. 1936" at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and heighteningon paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
Original IAD Object: 2 1/2" High
Accession Number

1943.8.7282

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1936.

Wikidata ID

Q64579167

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