Sea Sponge

Artist Linda Lighton (American, born 1948)

Date2007

MediumClay with glaze and lustre

DimensionsOverall: 9 × 13 5/8 × 6 inches (22.86 × 34.61 × 15.24 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the generosity of Kathleen A. Aylward, J. Scott Francis, Margaret H. Silva, Drs. Charles and Susan Porter, and Carol and Dennis Hudson in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Object number2008.44

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Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

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DescriptionThe ceramic sculpture resembles a brilliantly colored sea sponge with a central red glazed body with yellow spots, surrounded by green, ruffle with yellow tentacles emerging from the folds. The work can either be hung on the wall or placed on a deck.

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