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Emma Foertmeyer Rookwood Vase in Standard Glaze, 1890

Item Details

An antique earthenware vase by Cincinnati-born artist Emma D. Foertmeyer (1866-1895), who worked at the pottery beginning in 1887 until her death at age 29 in 1895. It is hand-decorated with yellow floral designs in Standard glaze, and has a Rookwood mark with four flames, corresponding to 1890.

Item Type Vase
Brand Rookwood Pottery
Materials Earthenware
Marks Artist’s Mark, Finisher’s Mark, Pattern, Maker’s Mark
Period Late 19th Century, Antique
Origin United States
Pattern 415C
Signature Artist’s mark incised to underside.

Condition

- crazing; handwritten label to underside; firing stress cracks to underside with chipping from kiln shelf, as fired.

Dimensions

6.0" W x 6.5" H x 6.0" D

Item #

ITMG207282

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