This is an original Kataro Shirayamadani designed Rookwood porcelain vase, hand-painted by KS himself! I am so happy to have an original Rookwood vase by the famed Shirayamadani! Before the recent Frendrick Rhead pottery sale, Shirayamadani held the record for the most expensive single piece of American Art pottery sold at auction (it was a c. 1900 vase for $350,000.00). This vase is from the last part of his life. It was painted in c. 1946 when Shirayamadani was in his 80's. Only 14 years to go until this is an antique, and 4 times the current value! On the base you can see Shirayamadani's initials to the left bottom, beneath the #2 of the model number. The model number is 2194, shape designed by Rookwood potter John D. Wareham. 
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