Mottled Ebony Bowl with Silver Inlay

Mark Nantz, Mottled Ebony Bowl with Silver Inlay, 2013, ebony and silver, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.32
Mark Nantz, Mottled Ebony Bowl with Silver Inlay, 2013, ebony and silver, 3 1⁄2 × 5 1⁄4 × 5 1⁄4 in. (8.9 × 13.3 × 13.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D., 2021.66.32

Artwork Details

Title
Mottled Ebony Bowl with Silver Inlay
Artist
Date
2013
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 1⁄2 × 5 1⁄4 × 5 1⁄4 in. (8.9 × 13.3 × 13.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jeffrey Bernstein, M.D. and Judith Chernoff, M.D.
Mediums
Mediums Description
ebony and silver
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
2021.66.32
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2021.66.32

Artwork Description

Mark Nantz’s turned vessels seemingly defy time. They might recall ancient, future, or even extraterrestrial civilizations. The forms are relatively simple, but they are elevated by rare woods, precise lines, and embellishments like metal inlays and color dyes.


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Works by this artist (26 items)

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Untitled, Door
Artist
Date1966-1971
mixed media
Not on view
Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls, 1966-1971, molded and painted metal and plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.8C
Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls
Artist
Date1966-1971
molded and painted metal and plastic
Not on view
Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, Face with Two Hands, 1966-1971, assembled and painted wood and molded rubber, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.10
Untitled, Face with Two Hands
Artist
Date1966-1971
assembled and painted wood and molded rubber
Not on view
Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, Entrance Sign, 1966-1971, assembled and painted wood and metal, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.15
Untitled, Entrance Sign
Artist
Date1966-1971
assembled and painted wood and metal
Not on view

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Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls, 1966-1971, molded and painted metal and plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.8C
Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls
Artist
Date1966-1971
molded and painted metal and plastic
Not on view
Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls, 1966-1971, molded and painted plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.8F
Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls
Artist
Date1966-1971
molded and painted plastic
Not on view
Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls, 1966-1971, molded and painted plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.8A
Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls
Artist
Date1966-1971
molded and painted plastic
Not on view
Clarence Schmidt, Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls, 1966-1971, molded and painted plastic, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of William C. Lipke, 1976.48.8E
Untitled, One of a Group of Distorted Dolls
Artist
Date1966-1971
molded and painted plastic
Not on view