Katharina v. Medici Vase
Artist
Unknown German
Datec. 1891
Mediumporcelain; enamel
Dimensions5 1/2 x 6 inches (14 x 15.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
Object number41.900.252
ClassificationsHousehold Accessories
DescriptionModified amphora shape; maroon/brown ground; gold trim; center band with blue enamel dots; center medallion with portrait of Katharina v. Medici; two gold C-shaped handles on opposite sides.ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936][1]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
| 1. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 41 entry 2.
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