2010.52.1
Flax Bowl
1985
5 in HIGH x 8 in WIDE x 8 in DEEP
(12.70 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE x 20.32 cm DEEP)
(12.70 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm WIDE x 20.32 cm DEEP)
Art Deaccession Fund Purchase.
2010.52.1
An almost transparent bowl formed from string like flax. The sides of the bowl and bottom have seven gold leaf flakes adhered to the inside. The bottom of the bowl is a small flat circle shape. The top rim is rough and has wisps of fibers sticking up. One side of the bowl has small area of loosely stuck together fibers giving the apperance of a hole.
Object is said to be made of undressed flax with gold leaf and bonded with a gel medium.
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