Bowl with Peacock Design
Rookwood Pottery
Description
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:
Vase has a rounded form and a matte green glaze. Molded and incised designs include a stylized peacock feather and zig-zag decoration on shoulder of vessel. Overall effect is of a simplified and sophisticated form.
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