Sugar bowl with botanical design
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1810
MediumBone china, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.38.1-2): 12 x 17.7 x 10.5 cm (4 3/4 x 6 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed 'L's, M and number 588 painted in blue overglaze on bottom of bowl, cover is unmarked.
DescriptionNew oval shape sugar bowl, with handles pointed forward. It is decorated with botanical decoration, including an iris and stems painted on one side and a daffodil on the other, gilt edges, acanthus-type leaves on handles in gilt. It has a low domed cover painted with a daffodil with stems on one side and a narcissus with stems on the other.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.38.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1756
Object number: G91.2.1
Artist / Maker: New Derby China Works
c.1796-1805
Object number: G83.1.1137.1-2