#41 Jar with Loop

Byron Temple, #41 Jar with Loop, 1996, glazed wood fired stoneware, overall: 5 ¹⁄₂ x 5 ¹⁄₄ in. (14.0 x 13.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Thomas Y.C. Chock, 1997.8A-B

Artwork Details

Title: #41 Jar with Loop
Artist: Byron Temple
Date: 1996
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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4th Floor
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54A
Dimensions: overall: 5 ¹⁄₂ x 5 ¹⁄₄ in. (14.0 x 13.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas Y.C. Chock
Mediums: stoneware
Mediums Description: glazed wood fired stoneware
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Object Number: 1997.8A-B
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1997.8A-B

Artwork Description

#41 Jar with Loop was thrown in Byron Temple's signature cylindrical shape. The simple form disguises the fact that it is one of the most difficult to make because of the skill needed to ensure that the walls are of even thickness and height. He was drawn to the cylinder because it is a multipurposed vessel and has the capacity to hold large amounts.