Vase, 1916-1920
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Artifact Overview
The Roseville Pottery was one of the three major Ohio art potteries along with Rookwood and Weller. Like Weller, it was located near Zanesville in southeastern Ohio. Roseville, like the other art potteries produced many lines of art pottery. This piece represents the Mostique line, introduced around 1916, showcasing its version of the Arts and Crafts style.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Vase
Date Made
1916-1920
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform
Object ID
72.102.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Gray (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Diameter: 3.25 in
Weight: 1 lbs
Inscriptions
on bottom [stamped]:
R [Roseville monogram]
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