Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2003.18 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) |
Title |
Donatello Plate (Low Bowl) with Three Seated Cherubim Playing Instruments Surrounding Two Standing Cherubim Singing from a Book |
Date |
1916 |
Designer |
Harry W. Rhead (1881-1950) |
Makers Marks |
This piece is unmarked. |
Description |
An example from Roseville Pottery Company's Donatello line first introduced in 1916, this Greek-Revival style plate, also called low bowl by Roseville, shape number believed to be 61-12", features three seated cherubim playing instruments surrounding two standing cherubim singing from a book in the center. The shape design and motif were created by Harry W. Rhead (1881-1950). |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
2.750 |
Diameter (in) |
12.500 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Greek Revival |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Romaine and Gordon Snyder |
People |
Snyder, Romaine and Gordon Rhead, Harry W. |
Search Terms |
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Location |
Not on view |