Rosenthal Monbijou Porcelain Tea Caddy Vanity Jar Art Nouveau Jugendstil R955 For Sale

This exquisite antique porcelain tea caddy/jar from the world-renownedRosenthal & Co. factoryin Selb, Bavaria, Germany exhibits the fluid elegance of the earlyJugendstil (German Art Nouveau)movement from the turn of the twentieth century.

DESIGN

• The Blank:Features the coveted\"Monbijou\" blank, originally designed by Richard Scharrer and introduced in1896. It is celebrated for its beautifully sculpted Rococo-revival fluting, scalloped base, and sinuous embellishments. It includes its classic, flush-mount lid.
  
• The Decoration:A pristine white ground showcases an organic, asymmetrical arrangement of cascading field daisies alongside wild wood anemones in romantic tones of pink, blue, yellow, and sepia. The composition utilizes raised enamel accents, discreet hand-gilding along the edges, and a mix of vibrant and muted hues characteristic of early botanical China (R.C.)
  
• Origin:Selb, Bavaria, Germany
  
• Circa Era:Late Victorian / Edwardian (c. 1898–1906)
  
• Material:Fine Bone China / Hard-Paste Porcelain
  
• Design Line:Monbijou
  
• Pattern Code:R955 (Rose, Anemone & Daisies variant)
  
• Closure Type:Flush-Mount Cap (No spoon H(including raised collar) x3\" W

• Underglaze Green Factory Backstamp:A crown above an \"X\" flourish with \"R\" and \"C.\" in open quadrants and \"MONBIJOU.\" printed below.
• Overglaze Red Export Stamp:Separate, tactile designation reading\"GERMANY\"applied post-glaze during the final decorating stage, indicating a tight production window targeted for Western luxury import markets.
• Artisanal Mark:A unique, hand-applied overglaze purple paintress/decorator Rating:Excellent Antique Conditionwith vibrant decorative elements and a high-gloss finish.
  
• Structural Integrity:Free of post-production damage. No chips, cracks, hairline fractures, crazing, or signs of professional restoration.
  
• Wear Details:Features minor, expected shallow roughness along the bottom unglazed rim of the jar\'s base from shelf contact over the last century. Edges show uniform, highly intact gilding with minimal handling wear.
  
• Factory Flaws:Interior contains a small, authentic factory glaze anomaly that presents as a soft, bluish-gray shadow beneath the finish (fully sealed under the glaze from the original firing process).