Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
1972.11679 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) |
Title |
Donatello Covered Jewel Box 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 covered jewel box, shape number 1, 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) |
1.181 |
Diameter (in) |
2.362 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Greek Revival |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Mrs. Lee E. Olsen |
People |
Olsen, Lee E. Rhead, Harry W. |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Brown Cast Cherubim Donatello Greek Revival Green Jewelry Boxes Matte Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Designers Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) Roseville Pottery Company Early Lines Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
Not on view |