Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Marcia and William Goodman
Accession Number
1983-88-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant vase, created in 1922 by Rookwood Pottery, represents the enduring legacy of one of America’s most celebrated ceramic studios. Founded in Cincinnati in 1880, Rookwood became renowned for elevating pottery to the level of fine art, blending traditional techniques with innovative American designs. As a product of the early 1920s, this piece captures a moment when the company was at the height of its influence, contributing to the broader Arts and Crafts movement that valued handcrafted beauty in everyday objects. Classified as ceramics and now part of the Smithsonian American Art M...