This is a lovely 6" vellum glazed Rookwood vase from 1918. A "wheat" design is incised along the top. Vellum glaze is a type of matte glaze, often pale blue or green, put over lightly colored clay, and this finish proved particularly beautiful when used for landscapes. The famous Rookwood R-P monogram was first used in 1886, and a flame was added around the symbol each year thereafter. There are also typically clay or body marks indicating which color or type of clay the piece was made of. "P" stands for soft porcelain, begun in 1914. Shape numbers and size letters correspond to the many shapes used over the years. "S" identified a special piece, while "Z" required a matte glaze. Vellum glaze was marked with a "V." I received this lovely vase as a 12th anniversary present. It was designed by Albert C. Munson.
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