American (Massachusetts), early 20th century. A Grueby Faience Company molded pottery scarab adorned in Grueby's signature matte, mottled, cucumber green glaze with an impressed circular mark "Grueby Faience Company Boston USA" and a stylized lotus flower on the verso. A collectible art pottery scarab with a wonderful beetle form and rich coloration. Size: 2.75" L x 4" W x 1.375" H (7 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.5 cm)Founded by William Henry Grueby in 1897 and operating until 1920, the Grueby Faience Company produced art pottery and tiles, often enhanced with its signature mottled cucumber green matte glaze. Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171877