Permanent Collection Record
Images
Additional Images [3]
Metadata
Object ID |
1972.11678 |
Collection |
Ceramics Collection |
Media Collection |
American Art Pottery Collection |
Manufacturer |
Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) |
Title |
Donatello Basket in Standard Color with Decorative Frieze with Seated Cherub Playing the Lute |
Date |
1916 |
Designer |
Harry W. Rhead (1881-1950) |
Makers Marks |
The underside has a molded and raised manufacturer's mark DONATELLO / R.P.Co. arranged in a circle. |
Description |
An example from Roseville Pottery Company's Donatello line first introduced in 1916, this Greek-Revival style basket, shape number 233, features a decorative frieze of a seated cherub playing the lute. The shape design and motif were created by Harry W. Rhead (1881-1950). |
Medium |
Earthenware, Glaze |
Technique |
Cast, Glazed |
Height (in) |
10.000 |
Width (in) |
6.500 |
Depth (in) |
4.000 |
Culture |
American |
School |
Greek Revival |
Place of Origin |
Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
Credit Line |
Gift of Mrs. Lee E. Olsen |
People |
Rhead, Harry W. Olsen, Lee E. |
Search Terms |
American Art American Art Pottery American Artists American Ceramics Basket Vases Brown Cast Cherubim Donatello Greek Revival Green Lutes Matte Musical Instruments Ohio Art Ohio Artists Ohio Companies Ohio Designers Ohio Manufacturers Pottery Artists Pottery Decorators Roseville Pottery Company (1890-1954) Roseville Pottery Company Early Lines Trees Zanesville Artists Zanesville, Ohio |
Location |
Not on view |