Vase

Sea green bulbous tapered vase with floral decoration.

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Photo: Gift of Marcia and William Goodman · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

White clay body, thrown. Low bulbous body with tall wide neck, slightly incurving lip; flat foot. Underglaze slip-decorated with branches of dogwood blossoms around body and neck. Light blue background with light green flowers and leaves. Very light green glaze overall; cracklature. Interior and bottom glazed.

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.