Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
1987.15338 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Weller Pottery Company (1872-1948) |
Title |
Chengtu Vase in Red |
Date |
Circa 1930 |
Designer |
Glaze designed by John B. Lessell (1867-1926) |
Makers Marks |
This piece has a manufacturer's inkstamp on the underside that reads Weller Pottery (Half Flat Kiln). |
Description |
An example from Weller Pottery Company's Chengtu line produced circa 1925-1936, this red vase features a glossy glaze designed by John B. Lessell (1867-1926). Lessell was inspired by Chinese potteries, who were known for their deep red glazes. |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
15.500 |
Diameter (in) |
7.000 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Art Deco |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Knight |
People |
Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lessell, John B. |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Art Deco Cast Chengtu High Gloss Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Designers Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Red Vases Weller Pottery Company (1872-1948) Weller Pottery Company Middle-Period Lines Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
Not on view |