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Hi...I have been having alot of difficulty identifying a clay vase I purchased at an estate sale in Potomac, Md. There are no seams or evidence of throwing on a pottery wheel. One side of the vase has a protruding happy face, the other side a protruding sad face. It is very heavy. The height is approx 15". Width is approx: 12" depth is approx 4". The clay is multicolored: black, orange, tan, gray. Top rim is uneven. I have attached an image. From what I understand, it was found on the property.
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rhumler@rookwood.com
Hi Lori,
I am not an expert in modern American Ceramic arts. However the person for whom I've provided the web address above, Mr. Humler, is an expert who works for Rookwood.
This may well be a Rookwood piece but I'm not sure. Please contact him with photos of both sides, top and bottom views as well and he may be more helpful.
I"m sorry I could not be of greater assistance.
Ralph
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Ralph Salier
Expertise
Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.
Experience
Past/Present clients
Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.
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