Vase

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Vase

1899

Made by Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, Ohio (1880–1960) Decorated by Kitaro Shirayamadani (American (born Japan), 1865–1948, 1865 - 1948, active at Rookwood Pottery, 1887 - 1911 and 1921 - 1948)

Inspired by Japanese ceramics, this vase won a grand prize at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900. Rookwood Pottery had only recently perfected the technique used to create it, which they called the “Black Iris” glaze. The decoration was achieved by building up delicate layers of light-colored slip (liquefied clay particles) on a cobalt glaze so thick it appears black.

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Object Details

Titles:

Vase

Date:

1899

Artists:

Made by Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, Ohio (1880–1960) Decorated by Kitaro Shirayamadani (American (born Japan), 1865–1948, 1865 - 1948, active at Rookwood Pottery, 1887 - 1911 and 1921 - 1948)

Medium:

Glazed stoneware (Black Iris glaze)

Dimensions:

17 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches (44.1 x 29.2 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of John T. Morris, 1901

Accession Number:

1901-15

Geography:

Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

Context:

Period: Victorian

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