Weller Pottery was prominent American art pottery manufacturer founded in 1893 in Zalnesville, Ohio. This particular vase, with its raised lotus flower and leaf design, is characteristic of the naturalistic themes popular in the early 20th century art pottery. The textured glaze and the somewhat stylized representation of the botanical elements suggest a piece from their more decorative lines, possibly from the early 1900s. Such pieces were intended to both functional and aesthetically pleasing, adding artistic value to homes during that era.