Silver Christening Bowl

c. 1937

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ornamental bowl with an intricately detailed design featuring floral and decorative patterns. The bowl's surface and patterns are shaded in a grayscale palette. The bowl is centered in the image, resting on a rounded, slightly flared base, with its wide opening facing upwards. A stamp and signature are visible to the right of the bowl, near the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 7/8" in diameter; 5 3/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13874

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: full size P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619206

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