Grace Young (American, 1869–1947). <em>Vase, Chief Shavehead</em>, ca. 1899. Earthenware, 15 1/2 × 6 × 6 in. (39.4 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lewis, 84.176.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.176.4_bw.jpg)

Vase, Chief Shavehead

Artist:Grace YoungRookwood Pottery Company

Medium: Earthenware

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Dates:ca. 1899

Dimensions: 15 1/2 × 6 × 6 in. (39.4 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm) mount: 15 1/2 × 6 × 6 in. (39.4 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)

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Accession Number: 84.176.4

Image: 84.176.4_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Vase, slender oviform vase with flared neck decorated with portrait of an Indian brave in profile wearing full-feathered headdress and striped blanket in shades of ochre, green, brown and deep orange, on a dark brown ground. CONDITION: Drilled. Some scratches to glaze, especially lower part of Indian.

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