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Pair of crimson ground pomade pots with pastoral figures

Manufacturer (English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1760-1765
Mediumsoft-paste porcelain, frit, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.) Outside Diameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionPair of pomade pots in Sèvres style with pastoral figures. They have a dark pink-crimson ground painted with two reserves on each. On pot has a boy shepherd and flowers, and the other has a girl playing a hurdy gurdy and with flowers. The gilt is oeuil-de-perdrix.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.18.1-.2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
Not on view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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Artist / Maker: Saint-Cloud Porcelain Manufactory
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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Object number: G83.1.943.1-2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
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Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
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Artist / Maker: Peter Reinicke
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Object number: G83.1.675.1-.18
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Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
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Object number: G08.7.12.1a-b&.2a-b
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Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
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Object number: G83.1.848
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Artist / Maker: Manufacture of Joseph Fauchier (1710-1795)
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Object number: G14.4.5