Vase

Accession Number
1983/1.438

Title
Vase

Artist(s)
Rookwood Pottery

Object Creation Date
1929

Medium & Support
stoneware with modeled matte blue glaze

Dimensions
6 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in. (16.2 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm);6 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in. (16.2 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of the Marvin Felheim Collection

Subject matter
Rookwood Pottery, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, was the premiere American fine arts pottery from its foundation in 1880 through the 1930's. The early works were hand-painted but in the early twentieth century the pottery introduced its line of production ware, of which this is an example.

Physical Description
Slender blue-glazed vase with a streamlined form that tapers to a base narrower than the shoulder of vessel. The work has a modeled and stylized motif of peacock feathers. Overall effect is of simplicity and refinement.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
vase

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
studio ceramics
vase
vases

1 Related Resource

Cabinet R: Shelf 3
(Part of: Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery)

& Author Notes

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On display

UMMA Gallery Location ➜ AMH, 2nd floor ➜ 205 (Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery) ➜ Cabinet R ➜ Shelf 3