Stacked Box
Artist
Randy J. Johnston
CultureAmerican
Date2000
MediumWood-fired | stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 x 10 x 6 in. (26.7 x 25.4 x 15.2 cm)
InscribedImpressed mark RJ on bottom of box
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds provided by the Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Decorative Arts Fund
Object number2000.10.2
Not on view
DescriptionThs is a hand-built, slip-covered, wood-fired, stacked stoneware box in four parts: a bottom compartment perched on four feet, two middle sections, and a lid. The lid is decorated with an incised diamond pattern, while the sides of the bottom thre sections are scratched with a diagonal pattern. All of the elements are glazed inside with a black or temmoku glaze. The artist's chop mark, RJ, is impressed on the underside of the bottom element.Label TextRandy J. Johnston American, River Falls, Wisonsin (b. 1950) Stacked Box, 2000 Wood-fired stoneware Chrysler Museum of Art Purchase with funds provided by the Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., Decorative Arts Fund 2000.10.2a-d Approved By: CLFProvenanceThe artist, 2000; Chrysler Museum of Art Purchase with funds provided by the Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Decorative Arts Fund.
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Late Dynasty 5-early Dynasty 6, reigns of Unas or Pepy I, 2375-2287 B.C.E.
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