Photo: TMP
Photo: TMP

Figurine

USA, 1977
<p>This figurine is within a leather looking bag. The face which sticks out from one end has one eye closed. Other than the silver glazed buckle and rivets the piece is a brown monotone.</p><p>A side view showing three distinct areas of the bag, the buckle, and an arch handle.</p><p>A view of the other side showing the texture of the clay.</p><p>A view of a short side showing the toes and part of the foot protruding from the bag.</p><p>A top view showing the head, feet, and handle.</p><p>The unglazed bottom with a label with Maxwell Davis, 1977 and #210-C.</p>
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Date acquired:
Materials:
Stoneware
Form - Functional: N/A
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method:
Hand-Built
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes: N/A
Maxwell Davis

Maxwell Davis is known for early career stoneware sculptures of the human form. Davis is primarily known for later work focused on glass cast sculpture of the human form, glass and metal furniture and wooden items. Davis lives and works in Detroit, Michigan.

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American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)

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