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Ewer (USA)

This is a ewer. It was manufactured by Rookwood Pottery and decorated by Albert R. Valentien. It is dated 1888 and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

  • Ewer (Iran)
  • glazed and lustred earthenware.
  • Gift of Ephron Gallery.
  • 1958-72-2

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Ewer (USA); Manufactured by Rookwood Pottery (United States); Decorated by Albert R. Valentien (American, 1862-1925) (American, 1862 - 1925); glazed earthenware; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-96

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