Dec 4, 2007
Dec 4, 2007
Dec 4, 2007

Vase Decorated with Sunflowers

Vase Decorated with Sunflowers

1899

decorated by

John D. Wareham

(American, 1871–1954)

made at

Rookwood Pottery Company

(American, established 1880)

Earthenware

Overall: 27 x 19.3 cm (10 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

James Parmelee Fund 1984.10

Description

Floral and animal motifs are common decoration found on vessels designed by John D. Wareham for the Cincinnati-based Rookwood Pottery Company. Here, bright yellow sunflowers around the mouth of the vase are enhanced by stark black.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic
Medium: 
Earthenware
Credit line: 
James Parmelee Fund

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