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Vessel

1935/1942

Mary Berner

Associated Names

Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

The image depicts a decorative vase with a rounded body decorated with intricate patterns including bird and leaf motifs. The color palette consists of soft pastel and earth tones such as light pinks, greens, yellows, and beiges. The vase is placed centrally against a plain beige background with a slightly darker border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 10.4 x 11.7 cm (4 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12105

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: South West Cal. Hall / Case 1 / Laguna Pottery 10" by 9" / by Mary Berner

Wikidata ID

Q64607563

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