Ceramic vase from the Poppy pattern by Roseville Pottery, model 868-7

This Roseville Poppy vase was produced around 1938-1939 by the Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. The model number 868-7 indicates its specific form and size within the Poppy line, featuring raised floral motifs in a characteristic Art Deco style, finished with a matte glaze in soft blue-green and pink tones. Roseville Pottery pieces, particularly from their Poppy line, are highly sought after by collectors of American art pottery. These pieces are valued for their artistic merit, quality craftsmanship, and representation of a significant period in American decorative arts. Collectors appreciate the naturalistic floral designs and the distinctive glazing techniques that were innovative for their time.