Western Stoneware Monmouth Il Art Pottery Brushware Egyptian Bowl Antique 1920
Western Stoneware art pottery from the Burntwood Egyptian Line, pieces from this collection were unglazed on the exterior and sported a glossy brown glazed Interior. Western Stoneware or Monmouth Pottery researchers say was produced in the mid to late 1920s, when Wallace J. Ralston was the company’s sales manager. This cream and brown bowl features a finish that is unglazed on the exterior, with an incised Lotus flower design, bearing a dark brown to black color in the incised areas. The remaining exterior of the vessel, while unglazed, has an antiqued or burned look. The rim has a band effect created with long “dash” lines alternating with “hourglass” figures. The base has a continuous band of stylized curving leaves. All in all, a very handsome design. In contrast, the interior of the bowl is finished in a plain brown glossy glaze. Following the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, there was quite a craze for this “Egyptian style” of pottery. It would look at home in Mission or Prairie or Bungalow home. This hard to find piece is in excellent condition. May show some signs of normal wear. It is 100 years old? Please view the photos. Feel free to any questions.
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