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An exceptional, museum-quality 1917 Rookwood Pottery Scenic Vellum landscape vase hand-decorated by renowned artist Elizabeth McDermott.
Featuring a continuous, atmospheric tropical sunset scene with swaying palm trees against a soft pastel sky and turquoise water, this is a remarkably rare motif for Rookwood Vellum pieces.MAKER & ARTIST MARKS:
Underside impressed with the official Rookwood RP flame logo
Roman numeral XVII dating production to 1917
Shape mold number 328 B
Incised V for Vellum finish
Incised artist monogram EMD for Elizabeth McDermottDIMENSIONS:
Height: 6 1/4 inches
Diameter: 3 1/4 inchesCONDITION REPORT:
Overall very good antique condition displaying vivid color retention and a smooth matte finish.
Features natural, uniform overall age crazing under the glaze. There is a hairline glaze stress line extending down from the upper rim. It is entirely contained within the thick glaze layer, smooth to the touch, and does not compromise the structural integrity of the ceramic clay body. Additional superficial brown glaze lines/crazing marks visible on the interior blue-glazed wall from original kiln cooling. Base ring displays light age-related shelf wear.
Please examine all high-resolution photos closely as they serve as part of the condition report.SHIPPING & HANDLING:
This item will be wrapped in multiple layers of heavy bubble wrap, double-boxed, and fully insured via USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground with signature confirmation required upon delivery.
