Charger
Plateelfabriek Rozenburg
(Dutch, 1883–1914)
about 1897
Object PlaceThe Netherlands
Medium/TechniqueLead-glazed white earthenware with colored enamel decoration
DimensionsOverall (Diameter): 44.1 cm (17 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Gail and Michael Mazur in honor of Manuel and Mildred Beckwith
Accession number1996.404
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The Rozenburg factory is known for its production of porcelain and pottery in the Art Nouveau style. Adopting the curvilinear forms and stylized decorative motifs fashionable throughout Europe, the factory developed a sophisticated range of wares. The decoration of this charger, with its brown background and somber palette, was probably inspired by Indonesian batik-printed cloth.
Provenance1996, gift of Michael and Gail Mazur, Cambridge, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 22, 1997)
late 19th century