This Rookwood Standard Glaze ewer stands a tall 11" high by 5" across the handle by 5" in diameter at its widest and 3" in diameter at the spout. It has a classicly handsome form, with a shapely handle and a loosely  ruffled rim, a design by John Menzel. It was decorated by Mr. Edward Timothy Hurley, who spent his career at the Rookwood Pottery, from 1896-1948. He decorated this vessel with Oak Leaves, which appear to float under a veil of glaze. The artwork is executed with great precision. The glaze colors are gorgeous in shaded hues of  honey golden amber, with a greenish hue, and a deep chocolate brown, with a reddish hue, simply beautiful. This beauty is well marked and dated 1900, based upon the full complement of flames around the Rookwood logo. Hurley's initials/cipher 'E.T.H.' are noted on the base, along with its shape number 851B. There is a factory-ground 'X' on the base, but we see no reason for it. An 'X' was often used to indicate a factory flaw. However, pottery 'lore' purports that an artist might 'x' a piece to keep it out of the sales room, be it for a gift of a personal nature, or for a visiting dignitary. This beautiful vessel is in original condition, with some minute handling marks or tiny scratches from more than 100+ years of handling. The shadows in the photos are from camera glare, the glaze finish is very uniform. This tall ewer makes a gorgeous presentation!