Rookwood Appraisal

Rookwood Pottery Pink Matte Glaze Dish

This item is an authentic piece of American Art Pottery, specifically a small dish or bowl produced by the renowned Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The piece features a soft, dusty pink matte glaze that is characteristic of the company's mid-20th-century production. The underside reveals essential diagnostic markings impressed into the clay body: the iconic Rookwood reverse 'RP' logo surrounded by fourteen flames (indicating a production date around 1900-1940, specifically likely 1920s-1940s based on the glaze style). Below the logo, the Roman numeral 'LVII' (representing 1957) or a similar date code and the mold number '2130' are visible. Further down, the text 'ROOKWOOD CINTI, O.' identifies the manufacturing location. The dish has a rounded, slightly lobed or scalloped rim and a recessed oval base. In terms of condition, there is prominent minor wear along the unglazed foot rim where it contacts surfaces. The glaze appears uniform with no significant chips or cracks visible in the provided image, though the interior surface shows minor light reflections that may hide surface scratches. The piece weighs approximately 0.5 to 1 pound and measures roughly 5 to 7 inches in length. This exemplifies the high-quality industrial craftsmanship associated with Rookwood’s commercial lines during the Modern era.