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    Object Details

    Artist

    Lynn Turner, born Leavenworth, KS 1943

    Luce Center Label

    Lynn Turner's untitled teapot is composed of amalgamations of organic shapes. The multicolored handle and spout recall bamboo shoots, while the ridges on the vessel's body evoke that of a gourd. Turner’s sculptural forms are heavily influenced by ancient architecture, ritual vessels, and her sense of humor. The pastel purple, pink, and orange, along with the irregular placement of purple triangles, give the teapot a fantastical air.

    Credit Line

    Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, Santa Fe, New Mexico

    Date

    1984

    Object number

    2001.71.16A-B

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    Decorative Arts-Ceramic
    Crafts

    Medium

    clay

    Dimensions

    11 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (30.0 x 17.3 x 9.2 cm)

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    Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

    Department

    Renwick Gallery

    On View

    Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 53B
    Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
    Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor

    Data Source

    Smithsonian American Art Museum

    Metadata Usage

    Not determined

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk771653da0-ac35-4ed8-bfc4-c7bfe21c93c9

    Record ID

    saam_2001.71.16A-B

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