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Vase (Selb, Bavaria and Massachusetts, decorated about 1906–27)
Decorated by: Onata North Fitts (American, 1871–1946)
Manufactured by: Rosenthal Porzellan Manufaktur (Founded in 1879)
Manufactured by: Rosenthal Porzellan Manufaktur (Founded in 1879)
American
1906–27
Object Place: Brookline or Newton, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Etched and gilded porcelain
Dimensions
H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Diameter (widest): 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diameter rim: 2 1/8 in. (5.2 cm).
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Onata North Fitts by her daughter, Doris Fitts Smith and her granddaughter, Barbara Smith Barnett
Accession Number2002.398
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
DescriptionPorcelain blank having a historically-derived border design that has been etched into the body; high karat gilding covers the surface.
Marks
Stamped on base in green glaze: "R. C." with crossed swords intersecting the "R" and "C." A crown is above the swords and the word "BAVARIA" appears below. The incised number "5 1/1" is near the edge of the base. No artist signature.
ProvenanceThe artist, Onata North (1871-1946) and her husband, Charles N. Fitts (1870-1945), m. 1897, to their daughter, Doris Lincoln Fitts (b. 1900); to her daughter, Barbara Smith Barnett; to MFA, 2002, gift of Barbara Smith Barnett.