"Lorelei" Vase, 1930-1950
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Artifact Overview
The Van Briggle Pottery was among the most important and longest lasting art potteries. Founder Artus Van Briggle worked for the Rookwood Pottery before opening his own firm in Colorado Springs. He started work on the Lorelai Vase at Rookwood, but first cast it in Colorado. Here, the sensuous figure emerges from the vase, recalling Van Briggle's interest in the European Art Nouveau and American Arts and Crafts Movements.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
1930-1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
68.125.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Turquoise (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Diameter: 4.25 in
Weight: 2.75 lbs
Inscriptions
on bottom:
AA / Van Briggle / Colorado Springs
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