How new acquisitions are reshaping the Met's American ceramics collection
In short: Explore how recent additions to the Metropolitan Museum of Art expand our understanding of American decorative arts, from rare early porcelain to the vast Robert A. Ellison gift.
This video explores the evolution of American ceramics within the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting objects acquired over the last decade. The collection spans diverse styles, including rare early porcelain, redware, and nineteenth-century relief-molded ware. A significant highlight is the extraordinary promised gift from Robert A. Ellison, which contributes over 250 examples of American art pottery. By displaying these alongside glass and silver, the museum invites a comparative study of form and style across different media.
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