American Frederick Rhead for Weller Pottery Jap Birdimal Crane Pitcher shakespeare chairs Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

religious reliquary case was made for transport

Dark mark (center plank)

(2) Wood carvings removable from frame

These are an interesting form and rare find

American Frederick Rhead for Weller Pottery Jap Birdimal Crane Pitcher shakespeare chairs Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)DETAILS A scarce, antique Weller tall pitcher decorated on the side with a crane in flight from the Jap Birdimal line. The line was inspired by Japanese design. STYLE Japanese style PATTERN MODEL Jap Birdimal (Issued: 1903) Designer: Frederick Hurten Rhead (English American, 1880 1942) Shape: 580 COLOR(S) Cream, pale pink PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Weller Pottery (Fultonham Zanesville, Ohio, 1872 1948) Founder: Samuel Augustus Weller