Black Textured Jar

Copied John Jordan, Black Textured Jar, 1994, box elder, fossilized ivory, india ink, and lacquer, overall: 11 7⁄8 x 9 in. (30.3 x 22.9 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Smithsonian Women’s Committee in honor of Michael W. Monroe, Renwick Gallery Curator-in-Charge, 1986 – 1995, 1995.41A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Black Textured Jar
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Dimensions
overall: 11 7⁄8 x 9 in. (30.3 x 22.9 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the Smithsonian Women’s Committee in honor of Michael W. Monroe, Renwick Gallery Curator-in-Charge, 1986 – 1995
Mediums
Mediums Description
box elder, fossilized ivory, india ink, and lacquer
Classifications
Object Number
1995.41A-B
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1995.41A-B

Artwork Description

John Jordan incorporated a small piece of fossilized white ivory into the lid of this jar to stand out against the dark surface. He applied rich, black ink to the wood to create a shiny texture that hides the material's natural characteristics and enhances the carved detail.