About this collection
- Transparency of photograph of glazed Rookwood pottery vase. Dark gray at top shading down to light gray background at bottom. On this are sprays of leaves & chrysanthemum blossoms in low relief. Base flaring toward top with mouth. Mark VII 9078 Characteristic with 14 year mark. Designer: K. Shirayamadani Color: green, pink, blue, etc., MUS59.669
- Transparency of photograph of pottery Rookwood Vase. Unusual Rookwood vase, golden tan blending with brown toward bottom. 10" high, base 4.75". On one side is a branch of blueberries and leaves. On opposite side is a crescent moon and bats. Flecks of gold are on body and two flat handles near top. In perfect condition. Labeled with Rookwood mark of 1882. Artist's mark A.R.V. Stands for Albert R. Valentien, who became director of Rookwood Pottery in 1909. Color: brown, blue, green, MUS60.335