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Vase Vase

This is a vase. It was created by Kataro Shirayamadani and designed by Joseph Bailey Sr. and manufactured by Rookwood Pottery. It is dated 1898 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is earthenware, copper. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Marcia Goodman and William Goodman. It is credited Gift of Marcia and William Goodman.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 31.3 x 15.9 cm (12 5/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside of vase: [1] “RP”, impressed with 12 flames (manufacturer’s and date mark; 1898)   [2] Japanese characters, incised (decorator’s mark of Kataro Shirayamadani) [3] “614C”, impressed, “614” (shape number; 1891), “C” (size mark)* * The Shape Record Book notes that this shape was designed by Joseph Bailey, Sr., in May 1891.

Cite this object as

Vase Vase; Designed by Joseph Bailey Sr. (American, d. 1898); Kataro Shirayamadani (Japanese, 1865–1948); Manufactured by Rookwood Pottery (United States); USA; earthenware, copper; H x diam.: 31.3 x 15.9 cm (12 5/16 x 6 1/4 in.); Gift of Marcia and William Goodman; 1984-84-5

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Deconstructing Power : W. E. B. Du Bois at the 1900 World's Fair.

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