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Newcomb College Art Pottery
Newcomb College Art Pottery
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Description
Newcomb College Art Pottery

rare, high-glaze inkwell/covered jar, 1907, decorated by Marie Levering Benson with flowering Japanese quince in geometric bands, base marked with Newcomb cipher, decorator's mark, Joseph Meyer potter's mark, reg. no. "BP96" and "Q" for buff clay body.
h. 3-3/4", dia. 3-1/2"

Provenance: Collection of Mrs. J. Barbee Winston, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Exhibited: Newcomb Pottery: An Exhibition Organized by Newcomb College of Tulane University and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, November 2, 1984-May 18, 1987
Condition
In overall very good condition with no visible losses, cracks or repairs. Piece exhibits fine crazing throughout glaze, and there is an innate firing flaw (probably glaze pop) to the rim, and another to the bottom (small loss inside the glaze) that likely came off in the firing process. Inkwell/jar has a ceramic liner that is stuck.
Dimensions
3.75 x 3.5 in
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Newcomb College Art Pottery

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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Starting Price $2,800
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