Lotus Ware is a type of porcelain produced from approximately 1892 to 1896 at the Knowles, Taylor & Knowles (KT&K) pottery of East Liverpool, Ohio, United States. The name originated from the idea of the owner, Isaac Knowles, that the glaze of the pieces resembled the glowing sheen of lotus blossom petals.
Read more about Lotus Ware: Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, Lotus Ware, Stylistic Influences, Technique, Financial Losses and The End of Lotus Ware
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