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Collections

Werner Burri
Covered Jar1928-1931

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Modernism in the Marketplace
Ceramic covered jar with a domed cobalt blue lid and a cylindrical body decorated with closely spaced horizontal blue lines on a white ground, with butter yellow bands at the shoulder and foot
Designed by
Werner Burri
Germany, 1898-1972
Manufacturer
Steingutfabriken Velten-Vordamm
Germany, early 20th century
Title
Covered Jar
Date Made
1928-1931
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Base) Diameter: 6 3/8 in. (16.1925 cm); Base) Height: 7 1/8 in. (18.0975 cm); Lid) Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm); Lid) Height: 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Debbie and Mark Attanasio
Accession Number
M.2008.19.3
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design