Peter Müller-Munk
Centerpiece Bowl

Centerpiece Bowl
Centerpiece Bowl
ArtistAmerican, born Germany, 1904–1967
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Centerpiece Bowl
Datec. 1930–1940
MediumSterling silver
Dimensions2 7/8 × 15 1/8 × 5 1/2 in. (7.3 × 38.4 × 14 cm)
Credit LineGift of William J. Hill
Object number2004.1489
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ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill, Houston; given to MFAH, 2004.
Exhibition History“Silver: An American Art—Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 30–February 15, 2015.

"Silver to Steel: The Modern Designs of Peter Muller-Munk," Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, November 21, 2015–April 11, 2016.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside: "P (in a circle) / PETER MÜLLER-MUNK"
Stamped on the underside: "HANDWROUGHT / STERLING / 925/1000"

Paper labels on the underside: "15 JAN 04 / Sale 1279 / Lot 69", "(barcode) / 2261 5879"

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