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A vessel with a face with large eyes, ears, and opened mouth to reveal teeth. Incised underside: “Matthew Hewell/ John 3-16”
Face vessel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face vessel

Artist Matthew Hewell (American, founded 1972)
Date20th century
MediumStoneware
DimensionsOverall (approx.): 11 1/2 x 10 x 9 1/2 in. (29.21 x 25.4 x 24.13 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Caleb J. King
Object number2025.2.7
Collections
Visual DescriptionA vessel with a face with large eyes, ears, and opened mouth to reveal teeth. Incised underside: “Matthew Hewell/ John 3-16”
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