Chinoiserie Woman
Manufacturer
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1021.1): 9.6 x 2.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Overall (G83.1.1021.2): 1 x 4 1/8 in. (2.5 x 10.5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA St. James Factory gold-mounted Chinoiserie scent bottle and stopper. It is modelled as an Asian lady wearing a robe patterned with sprigs of flowers and cherries. She is holding a parasol, and the top forms the stopper. It is on a domed base painted on the slightly concave underside with a border of shaded green leaves centring a puce floral spray. The footrim, the bottle, and stopper necks are mounted in gold. It is with the original fitted shagreen case.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1021.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.972
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978
