Sweetmeat Stand with Figure of Venus
CultureEnglish
Possible OriginYorkshire, England
Possible OriginStaffordshire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1790-1800
MediumGlazed earthenware (creamware)
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 26.7 x 19.4 cm (9 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionCreamware sweetmeat stand with figure of Venus. This stand was probably used as a table centrepiece to display fruit, nuts, pastries or chocolate.
Credit LineGift of Jean & Kenneth Laundy
Object numberG08.2.33
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - CreamwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
c.1770-1780
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Artist / Maker: Wedgwood
c.1790-1820
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Artist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1770
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Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768
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