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Pair of Jars for Tobacco or Snuff

Manufacturer (French, 1693 - 1766)
CultureFrench
OriginSaint-Cloud, Île-de-France, France
PeriodLouis XV (1715-1744)
Datec.1725-1740
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with underglaze blue; silver mounts
DimensionsOverall (G96.5.072.1a-b): 12.7 cm (5 in.) Outside Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.) Overall (G96.5.072.2a-b): 4 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (12.6 x 8.7 cm)
MarkingsNone. Silver hallmark of a hound’s head for Paris, discharge mark 1738–44
DescriptionPair of St. Cloud covered tobacco jars with underglaze blue lambrequin border, with silver mounts.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.72.1-.2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
French Porcelain
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1660
Object number: G04.18.34.1a-b-2a-b
Jar for Tobacco or Snuff
Artist / Maker: Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1755
Object number: G96.5.95a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1685-1700
Object number: G01.2.72
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1730-1740
Object number: L09.13.31a-b
Rococo Cartouche
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740
Object number: G83.1.1039
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1731; Mount made in Paris, 1731
Object number: G04.18.5
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1752-1755
Object number: G05.12.6.1a-b-.2a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
late 15th - early 16th century
Object number: G99.1.1
Pilgrim Flask
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725
Object number: G83.1.1035
Milk Jug with Design based on an engraving by Johann Schmischek
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.659
Snuffbox (Tabatière)
Artist / Maker: Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1760
Object number: G01.9.1