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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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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_2001.71.16A-B