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Potpourri painted by J.M. Scholhammer

Manufacturer (German, 1746 - 1796)
CultureGerman
OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany
Datec.1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 26.6 x 20.3 cm (10 1/2 x 8 in.)
MarkingsWheel in iron-red enamel, and signed "Schelh Pinx"
DescriptionA Höchst two-handled baluster pot-pourri vase and cover painted by Johann Melchior Scholhammer. Both sides have figures in river landscape in one with three figures dominating the foreground, within a symmetrical rococo cartouche of scrolls moulded. It is decorated and gilt in puce, and the handles have applied flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.697.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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