About this objectA Della Robbia red earthenware globular vase with two handles, with scrolling tendrils and 3 animal-like feet. It is slip coated with sgraffito decoration in the form of red leaves on a yellow ground.
Ruth Bare was the daughter of an architect and art writer. She received training at a local art school as well as at the Liverpool 'Art Sheds'. She joined the pottery at age 16 and stayed for the majority of its existence as a colourist. When the pottery closed, she settled into domestic life, marrying Positivist minister Otto Baier and having four sons together.
This piece is not as refined as some of her other pieces, which illustrates that during the time she spent at the pottery, she progressed and refined her technique. However, this piece shows she is able to manipulate the form of a vase with the long tendril handles and the three animal feet.
MakerDella Robbia Pottery (active 1894-1906)
Maker Rolemanufacturer
MakerBare, Ruth (1880-1962)
Maker Roledecorator
Date Madec.1896-1906
Period19th century
Medium and Materialsearthenware
Place MadeBirkenhead, Merseyside
Style and IconographyArts and Crafts
Inscription and Marksgalleon motif with initials either side and below
D R / R B
