Vase (England), 1880–82, Henry Tooth, 1880–82

Red earthenware body. Elongated ovoid shape, flared foot, flared "collar" neck. Body applied with molded iris with purple glaze, and white water lilies, both with foliage emerging from stylized water lines. Body glazed in striated brown, green and white, with surface iridescence. Interior glazed. Date: 1880–82. Dimensions: H x diam.: 48 x 21 cm (18 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.). Medium: glazed earthenware. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Vase (England), 1880–82 (CH 18620861)