Caption

Michael Graves (American, 1934–2015). Creamer, Designed 1987; Manufactured 1989–1990. Enameled porcelain, 3 7/16 x 5 5/8 x 3 7/16in. (8.7 x 14.3 x 8.7cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Swid Powell, 1990.34.2.

Manufacturer

Swid Powell

Title

Creamer

Date

Designed 1987; Manufactured 1989–1990

Geography

Place manufactured: New York, New York, United States

Medium

Enameled porcelain

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

3 7/16 x 5 5/8 x 3 7/16in. (8.7 x 14.3 x 8.7cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

On underside of cross-shaped base, printed in maroon in center: "Swid Powell / [illegible facsimile signature of designer] / © MICHAEL GRAVES 1987"; and, affixed on end of one crossbar, purple sticker printed in white: "MADE / IN / JAPAN"

Credit Line

Gift of Swid Powell

Accession Number

1990.34.2

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