Artists by Medium · Part 10 of 20
Ceramics joins shaping with irreversible firing. Clay body, construction method, glaze, decoration, and kiln atmosphere can each become part of an artist's language.
The 30 profiles below pair a source-based identity note with one item-level work record verified through The Met API. Every embedded image is marked Public Domain by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and each credit retains its object page and Open Access link.
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Artists in this article
- Abraham Leihamer
- Abu Zayd al-Kashani
- Amano Kaneshige
- Anno Knuetgen
- Antoine Pavie
- Baldem Mennicken
- Claude Beaulat
- Emile Gambut
- Etienne Blancheron
- Fidelle Duvivier
- Furoshi Shōsai
- Gaetano Lottini
- Gempin
- Gorodayu Shonzui
- Hachiroemon Murase II
- Hans Glier
- Hans Hilgers
- Hans Resch
- Henri-Léon Charles Robalbhen
- Ichigen
- Ichinyu
- Jacopo da Pesaro
- Jacques Hustin
- Jan Emens
- Jean-Baptiste-Edouard Honoré
- Johann Gottlieb Menicus
- Johann Heel
- John Simpson III
- John Turner
- John Wright
30 artists working in Ceramics
1. Abraham Leihamer
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Abraham Leihamer in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “1745–1774.”
A representative work is Ceramic stove on cast-iron firebox (one of a pair) (1773). The Met catalogs it as Stove, made in Tin-glazed earthenware, gilt (worn). Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
2. Abu Zayd al-Kashani
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Abu Zayd al-Kashani in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Iranian.”
A representative work is Bowl with a Majlis Scene by a Pond (dated A.H. 582/ 1186 CE). The Met catalogs it as Bowl, made in Stonepaste; glazed in opaque turquoise, polychrome in-glaze- and overglaze- painted. Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: Fletcher Fund, 1964. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
3. Amano Kaneshige
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Amano Kaneshige in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Japanese.”
A representative work is Teabowl (ca. 1860). The Met catalogs it as Teabowl, made in Clay; glaze over deep indentations (Soma ware). Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
4. Anno Knuetgen
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Anno Knuetgen in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “died after 1590.”
A representative work is Pilgrim bottle (ca. 1573). The Met catalogs it as Pilgrim bottle, made in Salt-glazed stoneware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1954. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
5. Antoine Pavie
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Antoine Pavie in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “active 1703–27.”
A representative work is Ewer (ca. 1710). The Met catalogs it as Ewer, made in Soft-paste porcelain decorated in underglaze blue. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Porcelain. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
6. Baldem Mennicken
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Baldem Mennicken in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “active 1568–1592.”
A representative work is Jug (1579). The Met catalogs it as Jug, made in Salt-glazed stoneware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Fletcher Fund, 1927. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
7. Claude Beaulat
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Claude Beaulat in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “probably working 1613–37.”
A representative work is Temperance or Continence (early 17th century). The Met catalogs it as Figure, made in Lead-glazed earthenware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
8. Emile Gambut
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Emile Gambut in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, active in Chalon-sur-Saône.”
A representative work is Round dish with cattail border (1878). The Met catalogs it as Dish, made in Glazed terracotta. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Wallis Katz, in memory of Marshall Katz, and in celebration of the Museum's 150th anniversary, 2020. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
9. Etienne Blancheron
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Etienne Blancheron in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Rue de Crussol, Rue des Trois Bornes.”
A representative work is Vase (ca. 1800). The Met catalogs it as Vase, made in Hard-paste porcelain. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Porcelain. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1906. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
10. Fidelle Duvivier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Fidelle Duvivier in the role “Decorator.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, 1740–after 1796.”
A representative work is Plate (1753–95). The Met catalogs it as Plate, made in Faience (tin-glazed earthenware). Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
11. Furoshi Shōsai
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Furoshi Shōsai in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Japanese.”
A representative work is Teabowl (ca. 1860). The Met catalogs it as Teabowl, made in Dark brown clay; thin brown glaze and thick, running glaze of flecked gray (Settsu ware). Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
12. Gaetano Lottini
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Gaetano Lottini in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, ca. 1755.”
A representative work is Jar (mid-18th century). The Met catalogs it as Jar, made in Earthenware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Porcelain. The item-level credit line reads: Bequest of Helen Hay Whitney, 1944. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
13. Gempin
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Gempin in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Chinese, died 1771.”
A representative work is Cake dish (1645). The Met catalogs it as Cake dish, made in Porcelaneous clay covered with a transparent glaze over blue decoration. Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: Fletcher Fund, 1925. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
14. Gorodayu Shonzui
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Gorodayu Shonzui in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Japanese.”
A representative work is Plate (16th century). The Met catalogs it as Plate, made in White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type). Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1925. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
15. Hachiroemon Murase II
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Hachiroemon Murase II in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Japanese.”
A representative work is Teabowl (ca. 1865). The Met catalogs it as Teabowl, made in Clay, pitted; thin, crackled glaze over gray glaze, burned black near the edges (Owari ware, Fujimi type). Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
16. Hans Glier
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Hans Glier in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “German, late 16th–early 17th century.”
A representative work is Tankard (ca. 1560). The Met catalogs it as Tankard, made in Salt-glazed stoneware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1954. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
17. Hans Hilgers
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Hans Hilgers in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “active 1565–95.”
A representative work is Flagon (Schnelle) (dated 1573). The Met catalogs it as Flagon, made in Salt-glazed stoneware, pewter. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1954. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
18. Hans Resch
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Hans Resch in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “active 1563–98.”
A representative work is The Adoration of the Shepherds (16th century). The Met catalogs it as Stove tile, made in Lead-glazed earthenware (Hafnerware). Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Robert Francis Kennedy (1925-1968), Senator from New York, 1968. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
19. Henri-Léon Charles Robalbhen
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Henri-Léon Charles Robalbhen in the role “Designer.” Its fuller identity line reads “French, Joinville-le-Pont 1862–1906 Valmondois.”
A representative work is Vase (ca. 1900). The Met catalogs it as Vase, made in Stoneware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection, Gift of Robert A. Ellison Jr., 2013. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
20. Ichigen
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ichigen in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “died 1722.”
A representative work is Teabowl (ca. 1720). The Met catalogs it as Teabowl, made in Clay covered with a pitted, black glaze (Raku ware). Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1917. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
21. Ichinyu
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Ichinyu in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “Japanese, died 1682.”
A representative work is Teabowl (ca. 1675). The Met catalogs it as Teabowl, made in Clay covered with a black glaze dappled with red (Raku ware). Its collection classification is Ceramics. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1893. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
22. Jacopo da Pesaro
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jacopo da Pesaro in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “Italian, active Venice, 1507–ca. 1550.”
A representative work is Dish with a Landscape (ca. 1545–50). The Met catalogs it as Charger, made in Tin-glazed earthenware painted with dark blue and white highlights on light blue berettino ground. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Johnston Fund, 2017. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
23. Jacques Hustin
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jacques Hustin in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “died 1749.”
A representative work is Platter (early 18th century). The Met catalogs it as Platter, made in Faience (tin-glazed earthenware). Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
24. Jan Emens
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jan Emens in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “ca. 1480–1554.”
A representative work is Ewer (1578). The Met catalogs it as Ewer, made in Glazed stoneware, pewter. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Fletcher Fund, 1927. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
25. Jean-Baptiste-Edouard Honoré
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Jean-Baptiste-Edouard Honoré in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “active ca. 1820–55.”
A representative work is Cup with cover (ca. 1825–30). The Met catalogs it as Cup with cover, made in Hard-paste porcelain. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Porcelain. The item-level credit line reads: Purchase, Robert L. Isaacson Gift, 1989. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
26. Johann Gottlieb Menicus
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Johann Gottlieb Menicus in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “active ca. 1733–56.”
A representative work is Tankard (18th century). The Met catalogs it as Tankard, made in Tin-glazed earthenware; pewter. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1920. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
27. Johann Heel
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists Johann Heel in the role “Decorator.” Its fuller identity line reads “1637–1709, master 1668.”
A representative work is Jug (ca. 1680). The Met catalogs it as Jug, made in Faience (tin-glazed earthenware); pewter. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1950. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
28. John Simpson III
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Simpson III in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “1685–1775.”
A representative work is Dish (ca. 1715). The Met catalogs it as Dish, made in Slipware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1912. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
29. John Turner
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Turner in the role “Artist.” Its fuller identity line reads “active 1762–86.”
A representative work is Pedestal (18th century). The Met catalogs it as Pedestal, made in Jasperware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1908. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
30. John Wright
The Met’s verified item-level constituent record lists John Wright in the role “Maker.” Its fuller identity line reads “British, active Staffordshire, 1704–8.”
A representative work is Dish (ca. 1705). The Met catalogs it as Dish, made in Slipware. Its collection classification is Ceramics-Pottery. The item-level credit line reads: Rogers Fund, 1936. The museum marks the object Public Domain under its Open Access policy.
Sources: Met identity/item source
Method and source notes
Selection excludes the previous 600-profile series and favors less familiar names where the evidence allows. Every embedded work image in this article comes from a Met item record marked Public Domain.
